Designer / Senior Designer in Cornwall

Celtic Co. uses the finest natural materials to craft its collection of luxury knitwear, clothing, outerwear, footwear, and accessories. Embracing British heritage design, responsible sourcing, and timeless style - our vision is for everyone to enjoy the comfort and cosiness of wearing beautiful natural fibres that are kinder to our planet.

Job Purpose: We’re seeking a talented Knitwear Designer, to lead the knitwear design process and create a beautifully crafted, sustainable knitwear collection to meet the highest standards. Inspired by our British heritage, we are looking for a passionate, innovative and collaborative Designer to join the product team, who can navigate the ever-changing landscape of fashion.

Responsibilities:

• Research and have a thorough knowledge of current trends.
• Create seasonal theme boards and colour palettes that draw from our rich heritage of timeless designs, whilst evolving the brand to incorporate more contemporary and ageless inspiration.
• Research both aspirational brands and competitors in the knitwear market, understanding our USP, whilst highlighting any missed opportunities.
• Create comprehensive sourcing boards to send out to suppliers.
• Build and manage yarn and spec libraries.
• Lead the development of original knitwear designs, including sketches, technical drawings and specifications.
• Select appropriate yarns, stitches and knitwear techniques for each design.
• Action samples in a timely manner, liaising with Buying and Suppliers to ensure that deadlines and the critical path are adhered to.
• Manage the product from design development through to production, working closely with the technical and buying teams to mitigate any production and costing issues.
• Build strong relationships with both long and short lead suppliers, pre-empting any challenges.
• Travel nationally and internationally for both inspiration and development trips.
• Present and communicate seasonal boards, colour palettes and designs to the wider team.
• Work closely with the product teams and garment tech to fit the collections, ensuring that quality, fit and design are at the heart of every piece.
• React strategically to trade and performance feedback to enhance the knitwear collection.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Experienced in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign.
• Possess a strong technical understanding of knitwear construction.
• Have a proven track record of developing successful knitwear products.
• Experience of developing brand appropriate patterning, with an understanding of colourways, scale and technique.
• Experience working across both short and long lead suppliers.
• Able to create comprehensive technical packs for all knitwear.
• Have a good understanding of fit and garment construction, yarn and trims, with an understanding of quality and finish for higher priced garments.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in knitwear design.
• Portfolio examples of tech packs/ art works, demonstrating a clear understanding of knit across gauges, stitches, textures and ply.

The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share. At Celtic Co. we are driven by alternative thinking, which to us means all ideas, personal beliefs, points of view, empower us to be a better more inclusive place to work.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 38,000.00- 43,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person