Knitwear Designer
Danielle Ward Recruitment
Knitwear Designer - Junior - Senior levels considered (Ladies, Mens or Childrens knitwear) We’re partnering with a highly successful, design-led company to recruit Knitwear Designers at various levels of experience for exciting opportunities due to company expansion.
These roles are for confident, trend driven designers who combine creative vision with commercial awareness, and who thrive on bringing innovative knitwear concepts to life from initial research through to production. Working across Ladies, Childrens or Mens Knitwear ranges.
Various levels of experience will be considered from Junior to Senior; however, applicants must have previously designed knitwear garments. Role Overview
As a Knitwear Designer, you will play a key role in shaping the direction of the knitwear collection, delivering commercially relevant designs
Leading in-depth trend research, identifying emerging colours, yarns, stitches, silhouettes, and seasonal themes. Translating trend insight into strong, wearable knitwear concepts with a clear commercial focus. Conducting regular market and competitor analysis to ensure the range remains fresh, relevant, and competitive.
Producing high-quality CA Ds and design packs that clearly communicate design intent. Working closely with Far East suppliers, sending clear and accurate tech packs and managing development through sampling to final sign-off.
Collaborating cross-functionally with buying, product development, and technical teams to deliver ranges on time and to cost. About You
Proven experience as a Knitwear Designer, with various levels considered. Strong technical knowledge of yarns, stitch structures, gauges, and garment construction. A commercial mindset with the ability to balance trend-led design with customer appeal.
Confident working with overseas factories and managing multiple styles through development. Highly organised with excellent communication, presentation, and time-management skills. Passionate about knitwear and excited to help shape a moder