Knitwear Designer

2 weeks ago

Leeds UK, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Brodie Cashmere Full time

Brodie has a fantastic opportunity for a hands on, creative, forward thinking graduate knitwear designer to join a rapidly growing international cashmere knitwear company. The business has an impressive reputation for bold exciting cashmere knitwear and has growth plans with new marketplaces to explore.

We pride ourselves in offering fashion forward cashmere knitwear with unique design features in styles our global customers will find timelessly elegant. We specialise in cashmere ladies wear and produce mixed blend compositions.


We offer a very desirable opportunity for the correct candidate to further their career within the business as it grows.


You will be..

  • Researching the latest trends in knitwear, print and colour from multiple sources. Helping to identify key shapes and techniques for the upcoming season.
  • Interpreting your research into suitable product CAD designs using Adobe Illustrator
  • Creating mood & colour boards.
  • Playing a key part in supporting the Design Team
  • Help to create and manage detailed design packs for the factories
  • Managing sales and trade reports to support design decisions
  • Support the team in meeting set ups and daily adhoc tasks
  • Creating technical design specs to send to our overseas factories.
  • Working closely with the technical team including being present in fittings.
  • Liaising with our factories on a daily basis.
  • Adhering to the critical path and helping achieve deadlines in order to have the products ready for the optimum selling period.


Requirements:

  • Educated to degree level with a minimum 2.1 degree in Fashion Design or other related subject or equivalent practical attainment
  • Skilled on Adobe Illustrator
  • A keen interest in luxury knitwear
  • Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour, print and detail
  • Attentive to detail with the ability to think creatively
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Organised with good time management and able to work to tight deadlines
  • Team player and able to build relationships
  • An energetic and fun approach to work with the ability to adapt, be proactive and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Microsoft Office skills


Beneficial:

  • Adobe Photoshop and InDesign skills
  • Up to date with the latest trends
  • Knitwear knowledge
  • Able to create technical specs
  • Enthusiastic about sustainability


Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
  • Advantageous location in Yeadon
  • Free onsite parking


How to apply:

We like to deliver results with pace and quality. If you are resilient, work well under pressure and want to work for a growing and inspirational brand, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV, salary expectations, notice period and a paragraph about why you think you’re the best person for the job. Please put together a portfolio of your work and include it with your application. You should consider the following;

  • Trends, concepts and colour palettes
  • Original CAD designs
  • Authentic new ideas


Due to high level of applications we may not be able to reply to everyone. Selected applicants will be required to complete a pre interview project.

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