Textile Designer

Textile Designer

JT Recruit
Leicester, Leicester, LE1
£30000 - £40000/annum
Full time
NEW

My client believes life's too short for boring socks.

They are a team of colour-loving, texture-obsessed, comfort-driven creators on a mission to make the world's best socks - the kind that make people smile when they put them on in the morning.

If you dream in patterns, geek out over yarns, and can spot a Pantone chip from 10 feet away, we want you on our team.

You’ll be our in-house textile wizard - designing socks that look amazing, feel incredible, and tell a story with every step.

Your day-to-day might include:

• Sketching and developing bold, beautiful, or downright quirky knit patterns.
• Building colour palettes that make people say "wow."
• Turning creative concepts into production‑ready tech packs that factories can actually knit.
• Keeping one eye on fashion and lifestyle trends - and another on what's next.
• Collaborating with designers, product developers, and suppliers to make sure your ideas come to life exactly as you imagined.
• Pushing the boundaries of what socks can be - in design, function, and sustainability.

• A degree in Textile Design, Fashion, Knitwear, or something equally creative.
• 2+ years' experience designing textiles – bonus points if you've worked with knits, hosiery, or performance wear.
• Strong command of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and (ideally) textile CAD software.
• Solid understanding of knitting techniques, yarns, and colour theory.
• A killer eye for trends and a unique design voice.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines without losing your sparkle.

• You're a creative thinker who isn't afraid to take risks.
• You're obsessed with detail (because the toe seam matters).
• You love colour, pattern, and good vibes.
• You thrive in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment.
• You believe great design can make people happy – even if it's "just socks."

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• A supportive team that loves brainstorming, coffee, and the occasional sock pun.
• Access to top‑notch design tools and trend resources.

Ready to knock our socks off? Send us your portfolio, CV, and a note about what inspires your designs. Let's make something amazing – one pair at a time.