Senior Knitwear Designer

Brodie Cashmere Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious knitwear company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Knitwear Designer. This on-site, full-time role involves designing high-quality knitwear collections while managing a design team and ensuring effective communication with factories. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in mood board creation and knitting techniques, alongside a passion for sustainability in fashion. This presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to a luxury brand committed to ethical practices.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in creating Mood Boards and conducting thorough Trend Research.
• Proficiency in Fitting and Knitting techniques.
• Exceptional Sketching abilities to communicate new designs.
• Proven experience in knitwear design with luxury materials.
• Creative mindset with a passion for ethical fashion.
• Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative and high-quality knitwear collections.
• Develop detailed mood boards and research seasonal trends.
• Manage factory communications and critical path.
• Oversee daily management of the design team and coordinate meetings.

Skills

Mood Boards creation

Fitting techniques

Knitting techniques

Sketching abilities

Knitwear design experience

Collaborative work

Education

Formal qualifications in Fashion Design

Job description

Brodie Cashmere is an luxury wholesale and direct-to-consumer cashmere knitwear company, renowned for providing premium knitwear to a global customer base. Dedicated to sustainability, the brand partners with the Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA) to ensure ethical and eco-friendly production practices. With conscious design at its core, Brodie leads the way in producing ethically crafted, luxurious knitwear.

Role Description

Brodie Cashmere is seeking an experienced and creative Senior Knitwear Designer to join our team. This on-site, full-time position is based in Yeadon, Leeds. The Senior Knitwear Designer will be responsible for designing innovative and high-quality knitwear collections, developing detailed mood boards, researching seasonal trends, and ensuring seamless execution from concept to final product. The right candidate will also be responsible for factory communications (critical path management, purchase order submission, final artwork and techpacks) along with the day to day management of the design team (including allocation of workload, coordination of design meetings and sample review) and liaising with sales and marketing departments.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in creating(feather) Mood Boards and conducting thorough Trend Research to drive innovative yet market-relevant designs.
• Proficiency in Fitting and Knitting techniques to achieve high-quality finished products.
• Exceptional Sketching abilities to visually communicate new designs and concepts.
• Proven experience in knitwear design with a focus on luxury materials and sustainability.
• Creative mindset with a strong passion for ethical and sustainable fashion practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Formal qualifications in Fashion Design or a related field are preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with cashmere production is a plus.