SENIOR KNITWEAR DESIGNER | PREMIUM & RESPONSIBLE FASHION | LADIESWEAR | LONDON | £33,000 - £36,000
This is a small, passionate company on a mission to make sustainability accessible to everyone! They're not just about making eco-friendly choices-they're determined to bring you stylish, trend-led clothing that doesn't break the bank. In a world where most sustainable brands can feel out of reach, this company is changing the game by offering high-quality, fashion-forward pieces at prices you can actually afford. It's a rare find-a brand that truly believes you shouldn't have to choose between looking good, feeling good, and doing good for the planet. Sustainability has never been so stylish or so accessible!This is a ladieswear knitwear position, so being an "expert" in knitwear design, technicality and quality is essential. Senior Knitwear Designer - The Role:
- Long lead sourcing experience is desired
- Ability to forecast trends through the use of utilising different platforms, shows, social media and catwalks
- Feeding the wider product teams with key shapes, silhouettes, fabrics, trims and colour palettes for the season
- Back styles and key trend items for the season
- Be passionate about your vision when presenting
- Attend national and international shopping trips and trade shows and markets for latest fabrics and trims
- Monitor the competition on a daily basis for their newness and product execution
- Find and innovate new styles whilst collaborating with your Buyer daily
- Work closely to your Buying and Merchandising team to protect best sellers whilst driving newness
- In every design you produce, emulate the brands key values and handwriting
- Understand the consumer and design to each consumer profile
- Review fit sessions with your Buyer and Garment Tech, ensuring your designs are brought to life correctly and to the best standard
- Visit all suppliers to build and maintain relationships
- Work closely with key suppliers for tech packs and sample management
- Attend supplier meetings and trips for new development packs ahead of a season
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