Graduate Knitwear Designer

Assistant Menswear Designer

This role is with a growing global supplier of private label and branded fashion products, seeking an Assistant Menswear Designer with at least one year of experience and a strong passion for knitwear. The successful candidate will support the design team by developing trend-led menswear collections for both in-house brands and international customers.

Key responsibilities:

• Design seasonal menswear knitwear collections for multiple brands.
• Create customer-focused collections based on briefs, trends, and colour direction.
• Produce technical packs and colourways for sample development and production.
• Upload and manage product information on the PLMS database.
• Collaborate with overseas offices, merchandisers, garment technologists, sales teams, and senior management.

Key skills and requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in a similar menswear design role.
• Essential knitwear knowledge, including yarns, gauges, and knitting techniques.
• Strong creative design ability and excellent Adobe Illustrator CAD skills.
• Good understanding of commercial fashion trends and colour.
• Strong communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Experience working with global suppliers and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.