Women's Knitwear Designer

Women's Knitwear Designer | North West | £Excellent + £6k Car Allowance

Knitwear is your thing. Fashion is your passion. And commercial product? You know how to make it happen. We're looking for a Women's Knitwear Designer to join a fast-paced, collaborative design team in the North West - and this is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact.

This isn't about simply designing a few nice jumpers and calling it a day. We're looking for someone with serious knitwear knowledge, strong fashion awareness and a distinctive design handwriting who can help take an already-elevated womenswear offer to the next level.

You'll work closely with Buying, Merchandising and Design to develop commercially strong, fashion-focused ranges - from initial concept and seasonal direction through to product development and final delivery. You'll also have the opportunity to get involved in how the product is brought to life and presented to the customer.

What you'll be doing... · Creating exciting, commercially relevant knitwear ranges that feel fashion-forward but right for the customer· Helping shape the seasonal design direction and range framework for your categories· Working closely with Buyers and Merchandisers to balance creativity, trends and commerciality· Translating the latest fashion trends into product with a strong point of view· Owning product development and seeing ideas through from concept to reality· Developing innovative new product opportunities, techniques and knitwear ideas· Using market, customer and trading insight to continually evolve the range· Building strong relationships with suppliers and working collaboratively on new techniques and product innovation· Supporting and mentoring Trainee and Assistant Designers· Working cross-functionally to make sure product delivers on fit, shape, quality and value

What we're looking for... This role needs someone who can make an immediate impact. You'll ideally have a strong womenswear background, with genui