Senior knitwear designer - men's

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