Knitwear Design Assistant: Trend-Driven CAD & Concepts

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

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.