Knitwear Graphic Designer in Leicester, Leicestershire

Our established client of 20 years are looking for a creative and commercially minded Knitwear Graphic Designer to join our design team at our Leicester-based licensed apparel business. Working across a portfolio of well-known brands and licensed properties, you will develop exciting knitwear graphics, patterns and designs for seasonal collections, translating brand identities into commercially appealing products. We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and commercially aware designer with a passion for knitwear and fashion. Someone who can combine strong graphic skills with technical knitwear knowledge to develop exciting, market-leading licensed collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop knitwear graphics, patterns, placements and all-over designs.
• Adapt licensed artwork, logos and characters for knitwear products.
• Create CADs, technical artwork and presentations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Develop seasonal concepts, colour palettes and trend-led designs.
• Understand knitwear techniques including jacquard, intarsia and engineered patterns.
• Liaise with factories and suppliers throughout the product development process.
• Ensure designs meet brand guidelines, customer briefs and deadlines.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in fashion, graphic design or knitwear design.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
• Good understanding of knitwear construction and production techniques.
• Experience working with licensed brands or character properties is advantageous.
• Strong creative flair, commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

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Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.

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