Knitwear Designer in Manchester

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:

• Translating trends into commercially viable knitwear designs.
• Gathering and utilising internal and external insights to drive knitwear product and range development tailored to customers.
• Developing seasonal in-house collections for the customer base.
• Overseeing product development with PD teams to ensure concepts are brought to life.
• Continuously innovating by identifying newness and emerging trends.
• Creating detailed hand-drawn specs for product development.
• Managing product development with overseas suppliers independently.
• Presenting collections to clients and conducting customer meetings with confidence.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience designing ladies\’ knitwear.
• Proficiency in CAD and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong trend awareness and a keen eye for design influences.
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to build strong relationships with Buyers.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to interact at all levels.
• A team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal skills.
• 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!