TRP Recruitment ltd
Knitwear Designer
Leicestershire
£0/yr
Posted about 17 hours ago
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An exciting opportunity to join a highly respected, and successful knitwear supplier with an outstanding reputation supplying major retailers, based in Leicester.
You will have the opportunity to join a passionate and creative team in a fast-paced environment.
Main Responsibilities Will Include
- Designing and developing a commercial ladieswear knitwear ranges for leading high street retailers.
- Creating innovative and trend-led knitwear concepts from initial research through to final production.
- Managing customer accounts independently, building strong relationships and acting as the key point of contact throughout the development process.
- Producing high-quality CADs and presentations using Adobe Illustrator and related design software.
- Working closely with UK customers and overseas factories to ensure products are developed to the highest standards.
- Collaborating with sourcing, technical and production teams to deliver ranges on time and within customer expectations.
- Attending customer meetings, shopping trips, trend research visits and factory visits as required.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and new developments within the knitwear sector.
- Presenting seasonal concepts, yarn developments and product proposals to customers and internal teams.
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- Minimum 4 years' experience in a Knitwear Designer role within the fashion industry.
- Strong ladieswear knitwear background, with the ability to adapt across menswear and childrenswear when required.
- Previous experience working with UK high street retailers is essential.
- Experience working with both Near East and Far East factories would be highly advantageous.
- Excellent technical knitwear knowledge, including yarn counts, gauge and number of ends.
- Highly organized and capable of managing accounts and communications independently.
- Advanced CAD and Adobe Illustrator skills with a strong eye for presentation and detail.
- Confident communicator with excellent presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Passionate about knitwear, product development and delivering commercially successful ranges.
- Flexible and willing to travel for customer meetings, shopping trips and factory visits.
- Full UK driving license and access to a car is essential due to the office location.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment and enjoys being part of a busy and growing business.
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