Senior Knitwear Designer

About us... AM London, and our in house brands Threadbare and Saltwell was built out of something personal – a bond between father and daughter, and a shared love of fashion passed down through generations. What began as a family passion has grown into British brands recognised for their commitment to Trusted Style and Honest Value.

Based in Manchester, the heart of the UK’s fashion and textile industry, Threadbare and Saltwell continues to design with one clear purpose: to create clothing that combines elevated design, everyday wearability, and lasting quality.

Built for the everyday wardrobe, Threadbare and Saltwell are proud to be stocked in iconic fashion marketplaces including Next, ASOS and Zalando – bringing our vision of Trusted Style and Honest Value to customers across the world.

We're now looking for an established Senior Knitwear Designer on our womenswear team, to work in our Manchester HQ. Key roles and responsibilities... Creating and developing original knitwear design concepts, with a strong focus on stitch development, yarn selection, and innovative knit techniques.

Working closely with yarn suppliers and spinners to source new, relevant, and sustainable yarns and trims suitable for seasonal collections. Creating comprehensive design packs, including detailed stitch diagrams, yarn specs, construction notes, and technical handovers.

Leading trend and colour research and translating key seasonal knitwear trends into commercially viable product ranges. Managing, mentoring, and developing junior designers or assistants within the knitwear team. Regular liaison with Account Managers and buyers to ensure timely development and alignment with client briefs and brand direction.

Communicating with factories and overseas development teams to resolve technical queries and ensure accurate sample execution. Planning and coordinating yarn and factory sourcing trips; creating clear development briefs and tech packs for suppliers.

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