Brodie has a fantastic opportunity for a hands on, creative, forward thinking knitwear designer to join a rapidly growing international cashmere knitwear company.

We offer a very desirable opportunity for the correct candidate to further their career within the business as it grows.

Responsibilities:

• Creating and developing original knitwear design ideas, concepts, embroideries, fabrications and seasonal themes (including the assessment of trends, creation of mood boards and presenting these to key stakeholders)
• Developing original themes for seasonal collections
• Ensure critical path is adhered to, and keep on top of all key dates (including managing the factory for the production of samples)
• Assist the design process with the ability to use Photoshop and Illustrator at an intermediate level
• Creating a design strategy, developing new concepts and product categories to support growth and expansion of the business.
• Finding new opportunities and ideas for growth
• Regularly reviewing and reacting to the market and social trends to identify emerging product opportunities
• Carrying out sourcing and attending inspirational trips, both domestically and internationally

Requirements:

• 3 years' minimum knitwear design experience
• Educated to degree level with a minimum 2.1 degree in Fashion or other related subject or equivalent practical attainment
• Understand knit construction, yarn and stitch characteristics and production constraints
• Creative and trend-driven with a good eye for colour, print and detail
• Excellent CAD, photoshop and illustrator skills
• Team player and able to build relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Awareness of budgets and timings
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• BIG ideas and a strong conceptual imagination
• An energetic, fun and flexible approach to your work

Benefits:

• Benefits package
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Advantageous location in Yeadon
• Free onsite parking

Application:

We like to deliver results with pace and quality. If you are resilient, work well under pressure and want to work for a growing and inspirational brand, we would love to hear from you
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Please send your CV, notice period and a paragraph about why you think you’re the best person for the job.  Please put together a portfolio of your work and include it with your application. You should consider the following;

• Themes, concepts and colour palettes
• Original CAD designs
• Authentic new ideas