Knitwear Designer

Senior Knitwear Designer | Womenswear

A leading fashion supplier is looking for an experienced Senior Knitwear Designer to lead the development of trend-led womenswear knitwear collections for major UK high street retailers.

Working closely with UK and South Asia-based teams, you will drive seasonal product development from concept to approval, combining creative vision with strong technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead seasonal knitwear collections from concept through to approval.
• Translate trends, yarn innovation, and market research into commercial product.
• Work closely with overseas factories to ensure quality, cost, and production feasibility.
• Create technical packs, oversee fittings, and manage product development.
• Present collections to customers and senior stakeholders.
• Mentor junior designers and build strong supplier relationships.

About You:

• 4+ years’ knitwear design experience, ideally within a supplier or retail environment.
• Strong commercial womenswear knitwear portfolio.
• Excellent technical knowledge of yarns, stitches, gauges, and garment construction.
• Experience working with overseas factories.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation and leadership skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced business and play a key role in delivering commercially successful knitwear collections for leading retail customers.

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