We are looking for a Senior Knitwear Designer specialised in Menswear to join a well-known luxury company based in Milan.
The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in luxury knitwear design, with a solid understanding of yarns, stitches, gauges, techniques, construction, fittings and product development. This role requires a highly creative yet technical designer, able to develop sophisticated menswear knitwear collections aligned with a luxury brand identity.
A strong portfolio focused on luxury menswear knitwear is essential.
Responsibilitie
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Design and develop luxury menswear knitwear collections, from initial concept to final produc
* t.Conduct seasonal research on trends, colours, yarns, stitches, techniques, silhouettes and finishing detail
* s.Translate creative direction into innovative and commercially relevant knitwear design
* s.Create sketches, technical drawings, moodboards, colour palettes and product proposal
* s.Develop stitch research, yarn experimentation, textures, jacquards, intarsia, ribs, cables and other knitwear technique
* s.Work closely with the Head of Design to ensure the collection is aligned with the brand visio
* n.Collaborate with product development, merchandising, atelier, suppliers and manufacturers throughout the development proces
* s.Follow the full product lifecycle, including prototypes, sampling, fittings, comments and final collection review
* s.Ensure high standards of luxury quality, fit, craftsmanship and technical executio
* n.Provide clear technical information for factories and suppliers, including stitch references, yarn details, measurements and construction note
* s.Manage deadlines and collection calendars, ensuring timely delivery of design assets and sample
* s.Support fittings and make design or technical adjustments when neede
* d.Maintain strong awareness of the luxury menswear market, competitors and innovation in knitwea
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Prof
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Proven experience as a Knitwear Designer, with strong focus on mensw
* ear.Solid background in luxury or high-end fashion bra
* nds.Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in luxury menswear knitw
* ear.Excellent knowledge of yarns, gauges, stitches, knitwear construction and finishing techniq
* ues.Strong creative vision combined with technical understanding of product developm
* ent.Ability to design both statement pieces and commercially relevant produ
* cts.Experience working with Italian suppliers and knitwear manufacturers is highly prefer
* red.Strong understanding of luxury quality standards and craftsmans
* hip.Based in Milan or open to relocating to Mi
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