Senior Knitwear Designer

Senior Knitwear Designer Leicestershire - Hybrid Our client is a UK-based apparel supplier with over 50 years of experience working with leading retailers including Next, Urban Outfitters, River Island and others. They specialise in knitwear and jerseywear, supported by a global network of partner factories across countries such as Turkey, India and China. The UK studio delivers design, development and sampling with industry-leading speed. As they continue strengthening their product development capabilities, we are looking for a talented Senior Knitwear Designer to help drive new ideas, product innovation and commercial design across key customer accounts. The Role We are looking for a Senior Knitwear Designer with strong commercial awareness and a passion for product development. This role will work closely with in-house sample unit, customers and overseas factories to develop knitwear collections from concept through to production. You will be responsible for: • Creating commercially relevant knitwear designs for major UK retailers • Developing concepts, colour palettes and seasonal ranges • Working closely with the in-house sampling team to develop prototypes • Collaborating with factories, mills and yarn suppliers • Managing critical paths and sample development timelines • Presenting designs and collections confidently to customers • Supporting bulk approvals and product development through to production What We Are Looking For • 5–8+ years professional knitwear design experience • Strong portfolio demonstrating end-to-end design development • Experience working directly with factories, mills and yarn suppliers • Strong command of colour, layout and composition • Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop) • Experience managing critical paths and sample rounds • Ability to balance customer needs with commercial business goals • Confident presenting ideas and explaining design rationale • Positive attitude, strong work ethic and high productivity Why Join • Opportunity to shape the creative direction of knitwear development • Work closely with an in-house sampling unit for rapid development • Exposure to major UK retailers and international supply partners • Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing team • Collaborative and experienced in-house environment

Garment Technologist Leicester Full-Time, On-Site/Hybrid) My client is a UK-based apparel supplier with over 50 years of experience working with leading retailers including Next, Urban Outfitters, River Island and others. They specialise in knitwear and jerseywear, supported by a global network of partner factories across countries such as Turkey, India and China. The UK studio delivers design, development and sampling with industry-leading speed. As they enter a new phase of operational focus and growth, they are strengthening the technical team to ensure world-class fit, quality and consistency across all product categories. The Role We are looking for an experienced Garment Technologist to take ownership of garment approval from development through to production. This is a key technical position within the business responsible for ensuring product fit, quality and consistency across knitwear and jerseywear. You will be responsible for: • Leading fit sessions and managing fit comments with clarity and authority • Owning garment specifications and grading accuracy • Ensuring consistency between approved samples and bulk production • Managing technical communication with overseas factories • Identifying construction risks before production • Resolving quality issues quickly and commercially • Working closely with Design, Sales and Production teams What We Are Looking For • Strong experience in jerseywear (knitwear experience preferable) • Excellent understanding of garment construction, grading and tolerances • Confident leading fit meetings independently • Experience working with UK high street retailers • Strong technical knowledge of fabrics and wash processes • Ability to manage multiple critical paths under pressure • Excellent communication skills • Detail-oriented but commercially pragmatic Why Join • Direct impact role within a growing leadership team • Opportunity to shape technical standards across the business • Exposure to major UK retailers • Stable, long-term opportunity with clear direction • Collaborative and experienced in-house team

Full-Time Fit Model (Size 78 / UK 8) Manchester About the Role We are seeking a Full-Time Fit Model (Size 78 / UK 8) to support our clients Garment Technology and Product Development teams. This is not a photographic or catwalk role — it is a hands-on, technical position where you will help ensure the garments fit, feel, and perform exactly as intended before they go into production. You will work closely with garment technologists during daily/regular fitting sessions, trying on sample garments and providing feedback on comfort, movement, and overall fit. Key Responsibilities Attend regular on-site fit sessions with the Garment Technologist Wear and test first samples, SMS, PP samples, and production garments Provide clear, constructive feedback on comfort and mobility Maintain consistent body measurements Support fittings across multiple product categories (jersey, woven, tailoring, outerwear and swim etc.) Participate in measurement checks as required What We Are Looking For Consistent body measurements aligned with the above Reliability, punctuality, and professionalism Ability to stand for extended fitting sessions Comfort being measured and trying on garments in front of a technical team Previous fit model experience is beneficial but not essential Strong communication skills and comfort giving honest, clear feedback Required Measurements To ensure accuracy in our fit process, candidates must meet the following body measurements: Bust: ~78 cm Waist: ~60–62 cm Hip: ~84–87 cm Height: Ideally 165–173 cm (5'5"–5'8") Proportional frame consistent with a UK 6 fit model Why Join The Team Work closely with experienced garment tech and product development teams Play a vital role in improving garment quality and customer satisfaction Friendly, collaborative work environment Regular, stable full-time hours

Technical Manager / Senior Garment Technologist Manchester My Client, a leading supplier of beautiful childrenswear now has an excellent opportunity for a Technical Manager / Senior Garment Technologist to join their team based on the outskirts of Manchester City Centre. You will work on a wide range of childrenswear and babywear products including daywear, coats, swimwear, pyjama's etc. Role includes - Measuring and fitting children's garments from first sales sample through to production. Excel based workbooks used to record measurements and comments. Knowledge of grading for creating size specifications. Care label layout checking from factories. Checking and storing of test reports submitted by factories. The successful candidate will be an experienced Senior Garment Technologist, with childrenswear experience and experience of managing / mentoring other team members. In return our client offers a friendly working environment and career progression opportunities.