Trend-Driven Senior Ladies' Knitwear Designer

Danielle Ward Recruitment; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Danielle Ward Recruitment is seeking a Senior Ladies’ Knitwear Designer for a leading, design-led retailer. You will drive the direction of the knitwear collection, delivering premium, on-brand designs that balance trend with commercial appeal.

Responsibilities include leading trend research, creating wearable concepts, and coordinating with Far East factories from concept to final sign-off, ensuring timely delivery and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Ladies’ Knitwear Designer.
• Strong technical knowledge of yarns, stitches, gauges, and garment construction.
• Commercial mindset balancing trend-led design with customer appeal.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-depth trend research identifying colours, yarns, stitches, silhouettes, and seasonal themes.
• Translate trend insights into wearable knitwear concepts with a clear commercial focus.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to keep the range fresh and competitive.
• Produce high-quality CADs and design packs communicating design intent.
• Collaborate with Far East suppliers, issuing clear tech packs and managing development through sampling to sign-off.
• Work with buying, product development, and technical teams to deliver ranges on time and to cost.

Skills

Knitwear design

Trend research

CAD design packs

Technical yarn knowledge

Production development

Communication

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Danielle Ward Recruitment is seeking a Senior Ladies’ Knitwear Designer for a leading, design-led retailer. You will drive the direction of the knitwear collection, delivering premium, on-brand designs that balance trend with commercial appeal.

Responsibilities include leading trend research, creating wearable concepts, and coordinating with Far East factories from concept to final sign-off, ensuring timely delivery and cost targets.