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Knitwear Designer

Mulberry· Design
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Hybrid (London, United Kingdom)Permanent Full-TimePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Knitwear Designer for Mulberry overseeing research, design and development of Women’s knitwear collections across all seasons, leading yarn selection, stitch development and garment construction to reflect the Creative Director’s vision and the Mulberry brand aesthetic.

Responsibilities

  • Research: conduct seasonal research with the design team to identify new knitwear concepts, silhouettes, yarns, stitches, finishes and techniques; market, vintage, archive, catwalk and trend research; lead yarn research and selection; source innovative materials and identify new knit techniques, constructions and finishing methods; identify inspirational products, textiles, trims and materials during research trips in London and abroad.
  • Design: design and develop innovative knitwear for the Women’s RTW Collection; experiment with new yarns, stitch structures, techniques and finishes; communicate ideas through hand sketching, CAD and draping; launch seasonal knit-downs, stitch developments and trials to support the creative direction.
  • Product Development & Technical: produce technical packs, specification sheets, sketches and CADs for suppliers; create and update technical sketches and product specifications; provide detailed knit construction instructions prior to SMS launch; participate in fit sessions and PPS fittings; ensure production readiness; work with Product Development to ensure successful product execution.
  • Responsibility: adhere to critical path and milestones; communicate progress with Design Director; assist with Lookbooks and show styling; contribute to sustainability initiatives throughout design and development process.
  • Prototypes & Samples: ensure prototypes and samples meet review meetings and deadlines; liaise with suppliers; travel to mills, knitwear suppliers and industry fairs to support development and maintain supplier relationships.
  • Specifications: collaborate with Production and Technical teams to ensure specifications support target costings and production handover; produce sketches, CADs and technical documentation with updates after fittings and reviews.
  • Team: work within a dynamic design team; build relationships across departments to streamline design-to-production process; adapt to changing priorities.
  • Culture: embody Mulberry values (honesty, dynamism, community spirit); support inclusive culture; act as brand ambassador.
  • Sustainability: contribute to Made to Last strategy across Climate, Circularity, and Community; promote diversity and equity.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Knitwear Design or related discipline with a strong portfolio
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in luxury fashion, specializing in knitwear
  • Strong expertise in yarn development, knit techniques, stitch development, garment construction and finishing
  • Experience designing, planning and developing seasonal knitwear collections
  • Excellent CAD skills with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Experience producing technical packs, specifications and supplier documentation
  • Strong understanding of knitwear product development from concept to production
  • Experience in busy design studio, capable of prioritising workload
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about luxury fashion and craftsmanship
  • Reliable, practical and detail-oriented
  • Ability to work independently and in a team

Skills

Required:Knitwear designCAD (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop)Technical packs & specificationsCommunication & collaboration
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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