Knitwear Designer

Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Manchester
County:North West
Role:Designer
Job ref:355
Post Date:24.02.25
Scroll

Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Mens Knitwear Designer

Manchester

 

We are looking for a Mens Knitwear Designer. This role requires a creative individual with strong technical knowledge of knitwear, along with the ability to manage client relationships and provide strategic direction for orders without handling every operational detail.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and develop knitwear collections based on seasonal trends and client requirements
Create mood boards, colour palettes, and technical sketches
Select appropriate yarns, stitches, and techniques to achieve the desired aesthetics and functionality
Oversee sampling and collaborate with factories to ensure production feasibility
Research market trends and innovations to enhance product offerings
Provide strategic direction on orders and ensure smooth coordination between design, production, and merchandising teams


Requirements:
Experience: 4+ years knitwear design
Strong knowledge of yarns, knitting techniques, pattern making and garment construction

Software Proficiency: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar design tools
Understanding of knitwear trends and manufacturing processes

More jobs from this recruiter

View All

Ecommerce Manager

Manchester
North West
Ecommerce Manager Manchester Ready to land your dream role? My client supplies some of the most well-known names on the UK high street. A fantastic opportunity has become available for an Ecommerce Manager to join a well-established client based in Manchester. This is a senior role within the organisation who are going through a period of growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a small but well established thriving and ambitious business, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards and make a name for yourself in the industry. The Role We are looking for a skilled E-Commerce Manager. In this role, you’ll take ownership of trading performance across our ecommerce platform, using insight and analytics to inform strategy and shape decision-making. From managing homepage content to analysing customer journeys, you’ll work cross-functionally with teams in marketing, brand, creative, merchandising, tech, and insights to ensure digital presence not only performs but inspires. Role and Responsibilities Drive Ecommerce Performance & Insights: Monitor trading performance including traffic behaviour and conversion triggers; use web analytics tools and collaborate with the Insight Team to evaluate website and promotional performance. Feed insights into trade meetings, make data-led recommendations, and support strategic decision-making. Campaign, Content & Brand Alignment: Work closely with Brand, Marketing, and Creative teams to plan and execute the trading and content calendar. Ensure all campaigns and ecommerce assets (homepage banners, campaign content, product descriptions) are on-brand, territory-appropriate, SEO-optimised, and delivered on time. Merchandising, Pricing & Product Management: Partner with the Merchandising Team to ensure accurate and competitive pricing and discount positioning. Oversee full product launch execution, from planning to publishing, and conduct site audits to ensure stock is accurately displayed online with correct imagery and information. Market & Competitor Analysis: Regularly produce competitor analysis across online and retail channels to inform strategy and maintain a strong market position. More about you Proven experience in a similar role ideally within the fashion industry Strong knowledge of all ecommerce platforms Skilled in user behaviour analysis, conversion optimisation, and campaign planning Strategic and analytic mind that balances with a creative and innovative approach Proven record of delivering conversion, sales and profit growth

Junior Merchandiser

Leeds
West Yorkshire
Junior Merchandiser Leeds This is an exciting opportunity for someone already established within a Merchandising function who is keen to make their mark within a relatively new Planning function. The individual will take ownership for their work, using initiative to deliver. They will work consistently at a high standard and have a keen interest in shaping how our client moves forward. Highly analytical with an eye for detail and the ability to translate data into action points in a concise manner. A commercial focus and experience of working with WSSIs is essential. About the role: The role will support the Head of Planning in providing strategic decision making across the key categories within the business. Main areas of focus; - Forward planning and trading of your areas. All driven by robust analysis and working closely with the buying teams. Technical Requirements Review previous seasons and produce analysis with supporting information. Work alongside the HOP and Buyers to create the group mix strategy for the categories across all channels and stock profiles. Attend Range Control and Selection meetings with the HOP and Buyers. Ensure the Buy matches the signed off Buy Plan. Populate the WSSIs with budget/forecast KPIs. Manage availability on CORE lines - carry out periodic reviews on performance, exposure, cover etc. Review trading performance on new season lines, identifying risks and opportunities whilst making recommendations for maximising sales. Monitor performance on CARRY OVER lines – rebuys, more focus etc. Track and highlight variance to sales plan, alongside YOY performances. Analyse trial and new initiatives to provide clear insight. Provide overviews/commentary on Markdown events (End of Season, Warehouse Clearance events etc).

Sales Account Manager

Manchester
North West
Sales Account Manager Manchester Ready to land your dream role? My client supplies some of the most well-known names on the UK high street. A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Sales Account Manager to join a well-established client based in Manchester. This is a senior role looking after the company’s biggest accounts. This is a unique opportunity to join a small but well established thriving and ambitious business, offering excellent potential to drive your career forwards. You will be: Managing existing accounts. Developing new business with independent retailers and high street stores. Researching the relevant market and generating leads. Assisting the company in sales and marketing strategy. Assisting in the preparation of the annual sales forecast. You will have: Experience in a similar sales/account management role. Strong understanding of the UK high street retail sector with connections A background knowledge of clothing is essential A strong ability to sell and develop business. An established network of contacts enabling you to hit the ground running If this sounds like it could be you, we’d love to hear more.

Senior Merchandiser

Birmingham
West Midlands
Senior Merchandiser Birmingham We are recruiting a ladies multi-product Senior Merchandiser for a leading Retailer who are going through a huge period of growth. Candidates must have a broad knowledge of multi-product within Ladieswear This role would suit candidates who are a good team player with a proactive approach This senior role will take accountability for maximising category performance through strategic range and stock planning for seasonal collections. Working with the wider merchandising team to ensure smooth production placement & intake planning. An exciting opportunity to join a growing merchandising team and implement new best practices and processes to facilitate the next stage of business growth. Responsibilities • Recommend product range structures, including option count and range depth, through data analytics. • Review sales and forecast future demand for all sales channels, planning the order volumes to achieve sales budgets. • Responsible for demand planning seasonal collections lines within the business, meeting availability targets & working with product teams to ensure commercial exit strategies. • Provide forward visibility of stock intake & inventory holding reports. • Review in-season stock opportunities and stock-out risks ensuring category profitability is maximised. • Ensure merchandising calendar and critical path deadlines are met to achieve stock delivery on time in full, providing forecast information to achieve where needed. • Line management of Merchandiser. • Review and present weekly retail trade performance into the business. Experience and Skills: • Previous experience within a similar role for an Apparel business. • Strong analytical skills, ability to build reports, track performance, knowledge of forecast principles & implement demand planning practices. • Proficiency in merchandising tools and software, including Excel & Inventory management systems. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, able to collaborate effectively with other teams and external partners. • Ability to work independently as well as within a fast-paced team.