At a Glance
- Tasks: Create innovative knitwear designs and collaborate with retailers and factories.
- Company: Established UK apparel supplier with a strong reputation in knitwear.
- Benefits: Stable long-term opportunity, creative freedom, and exposure to major retailers.
- Other info: Join a growing team and make a real impact in the fashion industry.
- Why this job: Shape the future of knitwear while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in knitwear design and advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client is a UK-based apparel supplier with over 50 years of experience working with leading retailers including Next, Urban Outfitters, River Island and others. Specialising in knitwear, supported by a global network of partner factories across countries such as Turkey, India and China. The UK studio delivers design, development and sampling with industry-leading speed.
As they continue strengthening their product development capabilities, we are looking for a talented Senior Ladies Knitwear Designer to help drive new ideas, product innovation and commercial design across key customer accounts.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Knitwear Designer with strong commercial awareness and a passion for product development. This role will work closely with in-house sample unit, customers and overseas factories to develop knitwear collections from concept through to production. You will be responsible for:
- Creating commercially relevant knitwear designs for major UK retailers
- Developing concepts, colour palettes and seasonal ranges
- Working closely with the in-house sampling team to develop prototypes
- Collaborating with factories, mills and yarn suppliers
- Managing critical paths and sample development timelines
- Presenting designs and collections confidently to customers
- Supporting bulk approvals and product development through to production
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years professional knitwear design experience
- Experience working directly with factories, mills and yarn suppliers
- Strong command of colour, layout and composition
- Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
- Experience managing critical paths and sample rounds
- Ability to balance customer needs with commercial business goals
- Confident presenting ideas and explaining design rationale
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic and high productivity
Why Join
- Opportunity to shape the creative direction of knitwear development
- Work closely with an in-house sampling unit for rapid development
- Exposure to major UK retailers and international supply partners
- Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing team
- Collaborative and experienced in-house environment
Senior Ladies Knitwear Designer in Countesthorpe employer: Encore Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic UK-based apparel supplier renowned for its expertise in knitwear, where you will have the opportunity to shape the creative direction of collections for leading retailers. With a collaborative and experienced in-house environment, you will benefit from rapid development processes and exposure to international supply partners, all while enjoying a stable, long-term career within a growing team that values innovation and creativity.
Contact Details:
Encore Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
