Senior Sock/Knitwear Designer (TGM2166) - £40k

Location: Leicester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGM2166

The Company:

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Sock/ Knitwear Designer with a Knitwear and or hosiery background to join an established and leading supplier of soft accessories to various high street retailers.

The Role:

• Designing ranges of soft accessories including hosiery.
• Helping to ensure products meet client specifications.
• Be commercially aware and how to translate into designs.
• Have a working knowledge of fabrics and fittings development and sourcing.
• Interpreting seasonal key trends.
• Inspirational boards and colour palettes.
• Presentation of collections.
• Development and sourcing of products and sampling.
• Creating detailed tech packs.
• Attending trade shows and travel when required.
• Liaising directly with customers and factories.

Skills Required:

• MUST have a minimum of 2 years' experience designing mens, ladies and children's soft accessories.
  Fully computer literate including CAD and Illustrator.
• Working knowledge of liaising with overseas factories.
• Strong presentation skills.
  Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  Trend aware with a strong eye for design.
• Willing to travel if and when necessary.