Senior Knitwear Designer, Womenswear

What’s the role about?
As our Senior Knitwear Designer, you will report directly into our Womenswear Design Director and work on trend, fabrication, research and mood direction through to the development of a collection in-line with the Reiss identity.
Who you are
Commercial knitwear design experienceDesign Degree level within knitwear specialismGood knowledge of yarns, knit gauges and structuresHighly creative and trend driven with a true connection to knitwear designExcellent CAD skills ideally with Photoshop and IllustratorMust be able to work in a fast-paced fashion environmentGood understanding of garment constructionAble to work on their own- take initiative and work as part of a team
What you’ll be doing
Developing design concepts through inspiration and research for the womenswear collection to create a seasonal and on brand aestheticDesign and create inspiring knitwear pieces that fully represent the brand’s heritage and seasonal point of view by sketching, draping and textile experimentation/developmentPresent design ideas at meetings with the Womenswear Design DirectorProvide technical knitwear knowledge and support to the business as and where necessaryWorking with the Design Assistant to follow up throughout the season – amending sketches, updating colour cards, completing an overview of sketch launches (including fabric and colour allocation)Work with key members of the Production and Development Team to ensure the quality and timely delivery of the knitwear collectionUnderstand garment construction and production constraintsProduce detailed tech packs and liaise with suppliers & factories confidently
What we’ll do for you
Provide you with a competitive salary
Company pension
Generous employee discount
Company bonus scheme
Health & Wellbeing perks
Plus, many more
If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Senior Knitwear Designer, Womensweardon’t miss out - apply now!
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We recognize the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.
It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.
We know that some people won’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.
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