*Position: Knitwear Designer *
*Location: Head Office, Newquay.*
Celtic & Co. uses the finest natural materials to craft its collection of luxury knitwear, clothing, outerwear, footwear, and accessories. Embracing British heritage design, responsible sourcing, and timeless style – our vision is for everyone to enjoy the comfort and cosiness of wearing beautiful natural fibres that are kinder to our planet.
*Job Purpose:*
We’re seeking a talented Knitwear Designer, to lead the knitwear design process and create a beautifully crafted, sustainable knitwear collection to meet the highest standards. Inspired by our British heritage, we are looking for a passionate, innovative and collaborative Designer to join the product team, who can navigate the ever-changing landscape of fashion.
*Responsibilities:*
* Research and have a thorough knowledge of current trends. * Create seasonal theme boards and colour palettes that draw from our rich heritage of timeless designs, whilst evolving the brand to incorporate more contemporary and ageless inspiration. * Research both aspirational brands and competitors in the knitwear market, understanding our USP, whilst highlighting any missed opportunities. * Create comprehensive sourcing boards to send out to suppliers. * Build and manage yarn and spec libraries. * Lead the development of original knitwear designs, including sketches, technical drawings and specifications. * Select appropriate yarns, stitches and knitwear techniques for each design. * Action samples in a timely manner, liaising with Buying and Suppliers to ensure that deadlines and the critical path are adhered to. * Manage the product from design development through to production, working closely with the technical and buying teams to mitigate any production and costing issues. * Build strong relationships with both long and short lead suppliers, pre-empting any challenges. * Travel nationally and internationally for both inspiration and development trips. * Present and communicate seasonal boards, colour palettes and designs to the wider team. * Work closely with the product teams and garment tech to fit the collections, ensuring that quality, fit and design are at the heart of every piece. * React strategically to trade and performance feedback to enhance the knitwear collection
*Key Skills and Experience:*
* Experienced in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign * Possess a strong technical understanding of knitwear construction. * Have a proven track record of developing successful knitwear products. * Experience of developing brand appropriate patterning, with an understanding of colourways, scale and technique. * Experience working across both short and long lead suppliers. * Able to create comprehensive technical packs for all knitwear * Have a good understanding of fit and garment construction, yarn and trims, with an understanding of quality and finish for higher priced garments. * Be able to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment. * Strong communication and presentation skills * A minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in knitwear design. * Portfolio examples of tech packs/ art works, demonstrating a clear understanding of knit across gauges, stitches, textures and ply.
_The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share. At Celtic & Co. we are driven by alternative thinking, which to us means all ideas, personal beliefs, points of view, empower us to be a better more inclusive place to work. _
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person…