CLOTHING DESIGNER specialize in KNITWEAR

With over three decades of experience, the company specializes in basic and fashion-forward footwear, apparel, and handbags/accessories for customers worldwide. We manages design, production, operations, and distribution in-house, ensuring exclusivity of designs and consistent quality.

The company is committed to integrity across sourcing, designing, and manufacturing, while creating exceptional experiences for customers, communities, and workers. Joining Grandstep means becoming part of a people-focused organization that offers opportunities for growth, career development, and meaningful impact within a dynamic, globally recognized business.

Role Description: This is a full-time, on-site role for a Clothing Designer specializing in Knitwear, based in the Manchester Area, United Kingdom. The Clothing Designer will develop and design knitwear collections aligned with fashion direction and market trends, including concept creation, sketching, and technical design.

Day-to-day responsibilities include selecting yarns and textiles, creating detailed technical packs, collaborating with pattern cutters and sample rooms, and overseeing fittings to ensure accurate execution of designs. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams such as product development, merchandising, and production to meet timelines and quality standards, as well as researching trends, colors, and silhouettes to keep collections current and commercially viable.

The designer will also contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and maintain clear documentation to support communication with manufacturing teams. Qualifications

Strong Fashion Design and Fashion skills, with a proven focus on knitwear design and commercial collections. Proficiency in Textiles and knitwear materials, including understanding yarn types, fabric structures, and performance characteristics.

Practical experience in Fitting, pattern review, and garment construction to ensure accurate silhouette, comfort, a