Knitwear Designer
Fashion UK
Level: Midweight to Senior | Location: Leicester (Hybrid) | Contract: Full-time
About Fashion UK Fashion UK is an established supplier to leading UK and international retailers, specialising in the design and supply of apparel across Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear and Babywear. Our Knitwear department is a dedicated team of specialists, combining technical expertise, creative design and commercial understanding to deliver innovative, trend-led knitwear collections.
We are looking for an experienced Licensed Knitwear Designer to join our established team. This is an opportunity for a genuine knitwear specialist who understands the technicalities of knitted product, has a strong creative eye and can confidently translate trends, concepts and licensed properties into commercially successful collections.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
Design and develop commercial, trend-led knitwear collections across Ladieswear, Menswear, Kidswear and Babywear. Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of knitwear construction, including stitch structures, yarns, gauges, knitting techniques and machine capabilities.
Research seasonal trends, colours, shapes and market developments, translating these into relevant design concepts, mood boards and customer presentations. Confidently present design ideas and trend direction to customers, explaining the creative thinking and commercial opportunities behind proposals.
Work with licensed graphics and artwork, adapting and manipulating designs to ensure they are suitable for knitted production while maintaining the integrity of the original artwork. Work closely with factories and suppliers on technical development, sample execution and design approvals.
Manage projects from initial concept through to sampling and PP approval, ensuring designs meet customer expectations and production requirements. Work collaboratively with the existing knitwear team, account managers and wider business.
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