At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop innovative knitwear collections for major UK retailers.
- Company: Established UK apparel supplier with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, stable long-term opportunity, and collaborative environment.
- Other info: Join a growing team and enjoy rapid development opportunities.
- Why this job: Shape the future of knitwear design and work with top retailers.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in knitwear design and strong portfolio required.
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 RoleWe 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
- 5+ years professional knitwear design experience
- Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design development
- 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
- 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 employer: Encore Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Senior Ladies Knitwear Designer in Leicestershire, where your creativity will directly influence the design of collections for leading UK retailers. With over 50 years of industry experience, our client offers a collaborative work culture that fosters professional growth and encourages new ideas, all while providing the unique advantage of working closely with an in-house sampling unit for rapid development. This is a stable opportunity within a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes a strong work ethic.
Contact Details:
Encore Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
