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DescriptionMy client is an established supplier to the UK High Street who is going from strength to strength so it’s a great time to join. We are looking for True Knitwear Design experience, and someone who is hands on, innovative and trend led -with an excellent technical knowledge of knit and yarns. Also essentially an understanding /experience and design handwriting of the UK retail market ideally across Ladies, Men’s and Childrens Knitwear. This position is to be based full time in Leicestershire working within a busy design studio and fantastic onsite sample facilities.Knitwear Designer – The RoleDevelop trend and mood boards, including shape, colours and yarns.Designing trend led yet commercial ranges across Ladies, Men's and girls Fashion Knitwear.Sourcing new yarns and trims in-line with trend at the start and throughout the season.Presenting trend and ranges to buyers and actioning any design requests.Produce detailed tech packs and specs for accurate first-time samples.Working closely with Knit technicians, pattern cutter / make-up and technicial teams.Monitoring range and customer sampling through from start to finish.Building strong relationships with clients, developing, growing and managing your accounts.Liaise with overseas teamsAnalyse catwalks and competitors, report and spot missed opportunitiesKnitwear Designer– The Person3 Years + Proven experience working as a knitwear designer , experience within Ladies and mens Knitwear would be preferable.Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workloads.Driven and passionate.Confident presenting to clients at all levels.Strong commercial awareness and being up to date with current trends.Good understanding of garment construction to develop samples and ranges effectively.Excellent Attention to detail.Strong CAD skills and capable of producing tech packs and specifications that are easy for factories to understand.Flexibility to travelA team playerPlease include a portfolio* with your application and email your CV and Portfolio examples over to Nichola at : n.adcock-staniforth@peoplemarketing,co.uk, (Please keep files below 5MB)*Applications without portfolios may not be considered.We regret that due to the high amount of interest that we receive for each of our vacancies, if you do not hear from one of our consultants within 5 days then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this role.Please continue to check our website for any other roles which may be of interest.People Marketing Fashion Recruitment
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