Freelance Knitwear Designer

4 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom Weihai Select Garment Co., Ltd Full time

Job Title

Freelance Knitwear Designer

Location

London, UK (Remote-based + Local Travel for Market Research)

Employment Type

Freelance / Contract

Salary and Benefits

Competitive freelance rate (specific amount negotiable)

Job Responsibilities

  • Create original knitwear design sketches and develop seasonal trend concepts.
  • Conduct in-depth market research and shopping analysis for major retailers and fashion brands, with occasional visits to local stores for on-site trend evaluation.
  • Prepare professional trend reports and presentation materials (e.g., PPT decks) based on research findings.
  • Collaborate remotely with the merchandising and product development teams to align design proposals with commercial objectives.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in knitwear design, preferably within the fashion industry.
  • Priority given to candidates with experience as a knitwear designer, trend researcher, or product developer.
  • Native-level English proficiency required.
  • Experience working with or knowledge of major UK/EU retailers or brands is a plus.

Submission Materials

  • English resume (including tenure and detailed responsibilities in previous design roles).
  • Supporting documents (optional): Design portfolio (with confidential information removed).

Email Address

Subject Line Format

[Application] Freelance Knitwear Designer_Name

Process

If shortlisted, a video interview will be scheduled within 3 business days.

Job Highlights

  • Flexible remote work with full reimbursement for local travel related to market research.
  • Opportunity for high-performing freelancers to transition into long-term or leadership roles.

Resource Support

  • Backed by a Chinese garment trading company with 20+ years of export and production experience.
  • Team of over 300 trade professionals.
  • Supported by specialized design, development, and production teams.
  • Own factories in China and Southeast Asia.
  • Mature and reliable supply chain system.

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