Senior Knitwear Designer

*Position: Knitwear Designer *

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*Location: Head Office, Newquay.*
Celtic & Co. uses the finest natural materials to craft its collection of luxury knitwear, clothing, outerwear, footwear, and accessories. Embracing British heritage design, responsible sourcing, and timeless style - our vision is for everyone to enjoy the comfort and cosiness of wearing beautiful natural fibres that are kinder to our planet.
*Job Purpose:*
We’re seeking a talented Knitwear Designer, to lead the knitwear design process and create a beautifully crafted, sustainable knitwear collection to meet the highest standards. Inspired by our British heritage, we are looking for a passionate, innovative and collaborative Designer to join the product team, who can navigate the ever-changing landscape of fashion.
*Responsibilities:*
* Research and have a thorough knowledge of current trends.
* Create seasonal theme boards and colour palettes that draw from our rich heritage of timeless designs, whilst evolving the brand to incorporate more contemporary and ageless inspiration.
* Research both aspirational brands and competitors in the knitwear market, understanding our USP, whilst highlighting any missed opportunities.
* Create comprehensive sourcing boards to send out to suppliers.
* Build and manage yarn and spec libraries.
* Lead the development of original knitwear designs, including sketches, technical drawings and specifications.
* Select appropriate yarns, stitches and knitwear techniques for each design.
* Action samples in a timely manner, liaising with Buying and Suppliers to ensure that deadlines and the critical path are adhered to.
* Manage the product from design development through to production, working closely with the technical and buying teams to mitigate any production and costing issues.
* Build strong relationships with both long and short lead suppliers, pre-empting any challenges.
* Travel nationally and internationally for both inspiration and development trips.
* Present and communicate seasonal boards, colour palettes and designs to the wider team.
* Work closely with the product teams and garment tech to fit the collections, ensuring that quality, fit and design are at the heart of every piece.
* React strategically to trade and performance feedback to enhance the knitwear collection
*Key Skills and Experience:*
* Experienced in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Indesign
* Possess a strong technical understanding of knitwear construction.
* Have a proven track record of developing successful knitwear products.
* Experience of developing brand appropriate patterning, with an understanding of colourways, scale and technique.
* Experience working across both short and long lead suppliers.
* Able to create comprehensive technical packs for all knitwear
* Have a good understanding of fit and garment construction, yarn and trims, with an understanding of quality and finish for higher priced garments.
* Be able to manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong communication and presentation skills
* A minimum of at least 5 years’ experience in knitwear design.
* Portfolio examples of tech packs/ art works, demonstrating a clear understanding of knit across gauges, stitches, textures and ply.
_The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share. xwzovoh At Celtic & Co. we are driven by alternative thinking, which to us means all ideas, personal beliefs, points of view, empower us to be a better more inclusive place to work. _
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person