We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for a talented Knitwear Designer to elevate their career with a highly successful and well-established fashion company.
Based in Manchester, this role involves designing knitwear for some of the most prominent retailers across the UK, Europe, and the USA. As an industry leader with a strong reputation, our client offers the chance to play a key role in their thriving ladies' knitwear division.
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for emerging trends and a solid technical understanding of yarns and garment construction.
This position also offers hybrid working, with four days in the office and one day working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Translating trends into commercially viable knitwear designs.
2. Gathering and utilising internal and external insights to drive knitwear product and range development tailored to customers.
3. Developing seasonal in-house collections for the customer base.
4. Overseeing product development with PD teams to ensure concepts are brought to life.
5. Continuously innovating by identifying newness and emerging trends.
6. Creating detailed hand-drawn specs for product development.
7. Managing product development with overseas suppliers independently.
8. Presenting collections to clients and conducting customer meetings with confidence.
Person Specification:
1. Previous experience designing ladies' knitwear.
2. Proficiency in CAD and Adobe Illustrator.
3. Strong trend awareness and a keen eye for design influences.
4. Excellent presentation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with Buyers.
5. Confident communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels.
6. A team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Solid yarn and construction knowledge.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
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