Junior / Assistant Knitwear Designer

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 563,000 - 688,000; Full time

Job summary

Danielle Ward Recruitment is partnering with a design-led retailer to recruit a Junior / Assistant Knitwear Designer for a fast-paced design team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for trends, a passion for fashion and a relevant degree in Fashion Design or Knitwear Design, plus experience producing CADs and technical packs. You’ll contribute to seasonal trend research and help develop commercially focused knitwear collections.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fashion design, ideally with knitwear exposure.
• Degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design or similar discipline.
• Strong eye for trends and passion for fashion knitwear.
• Understanding of yarns, stitches and garment construction.
• Experience producing CADs and technical packs.

Responsibilities

• Support seasonal trend research and identify colours, yarns and silhouettes.
• Develop creative and commercially focused knitwear concepts.
• Conduct market research to identify ideas and opportunities.
• Produce CADs, design sketches and technical packs.
• Assist with product development and liaise with suppliers through sampling.

Skills

Knitwear experience

Fashion design

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

Fashion Design degree

Knitwear Design degree

Tools

CADs

Technical packs

Job description

Location: North West

Salary: Up to £28k

Job Reference No: D001

Details

We’re partnering with a highly successful, design-led retailer to recruit a Junior / Assistant Knitwear Designer for an exciting opportunity within a fast-paced and collaborative design team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic designer looking to develop their career within a successful knitwear team. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for trends, a passion for fashion and an interest in developing commercially focused knitwear collections.

Role Overview

Working closely with the wider design team, you will support the development of seasonal knitwear collections, contributing creative ideas and assisting with the design and product development process from initial research through to production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting seasonal trend research, identifying key colours, yarns, stitches, silhouettes and emerging trends.
• Assisting with the development of creative and commercially focused knitwear concepts.
• Conducting market and competitor research to identify new ideas and opportunities.
• Producing CADs, design sketches and technical packs.
• Supporting the product development process, liaising with suppliers and following styles through sampling and amendments.
• Working closely with the design, buying, product development and technical teams to ensure collections are delivered on time.
• Keeping up to date with current fashion trends, fabrics, yarns and knitwear techniques.
• Assisting with general design administration and ensuring the smooth running of the department.

About You

• Previous experience within a fashion design role, ideally with exposure to knitwear.
• A relevant degree in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design or a similar discipline.
• A strong creative eye and genuine passion for fashion and knitwear.
• An understanding of yarns, stitch structures, gauges and garment construction.
• Some experience producing CADs and technical packs.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and confidence working collaboratively within a team.
• Commercially aware with an interest in developing trend-led, customer-focused products.