Knitwear Designer - #2165925

Knitwear Designer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £28,000-32,000

Job Type: Full-time

The Role

We are looking for a talented and commercially minded Knitwear Designer to join an established and successful apparel business.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of apparel design and garment construction, alongside excellent attention to detail and a passion for creating commercially successful products that meet the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop new knitwear ranges in line with customer requirements, market trends and commercial opportunities.
• Produce design packs.
• Work closely with suppliers and factories throughout the product development and sampling process.
• Review and comment on samples, ensuring products meet approved designs, specifications and quality standards.
• Ensure products are developed and manufactured in accordance with customer requirements and agreed quality standards.
• Work closely with internal Account Management, Technical and Merchandising teams.
• Keep up to date with current fashion, colour, print and product trends.
• Manage multiple projects and product developments simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within apparel design, product development or a similar role.
• Good knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, yarns
• Experience working with overseas suppliers and factories.
• Good understanding of the sampling and product development process.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to quality.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of what makes a product successful in the retail market.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple products and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be creative, commercially aware and highly detail-oriented.

You will be confident working with suppliers, reviewing samples and identifying opportunities to improve both the design and quality of products. You will also be comfortable managing multiple projects and working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Attributes

• Creative and commercially focused
• Strong eye for detail
• Passionate about product and design
• Quality-conscious
• Confident communicating with suppliers
• Organised and able to prioritise
• Proactive
• Strong team player
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines