LIFE - Fashion Recruitment
Sock (Knit) Designer | London | Global Luxury Fashion Brand
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This global luxury fashion brand, with a distinctive design identity, has an opportunity for a knit designer to take full ownership of their men's and women's sock collections. This is an important and growing category for the brand.
This is a rare specialist role, sitting within the design team and working closely with the Design Director and RTW designers to create product that genuinely reflects the brand's creative direction. You'll lead the process from initial research and concept through to final specification, managing supplier relationships and critical path along the way.
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The right person must have the following experience:
- At least four years' post graduation experience in knit design, at a premium/luxury level (not high street).
- A strong technical grounding across construction, gauges, stitches, and yarn composition, and a deep understanding of knitted textiles.
- Experience of producing detailed tech packs and specification drawings to a high standard and managing the development process with factories directly.
- Proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
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You'll be as comfortable designing both commercially and creating innovative, elevated ideas. You'll be able to bring a genuine point of view on colour, texture, pattern, and design.
N.B. This is a studio based role located in Central London. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
We require at least four years' experience post-graduation in knitwear / knitted accessories / knitted textiles at a premium or luxury level.
Please only apply if you meet these requirements.
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