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. Responsibilities

s 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

Qualifications

ile 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 lan. #J-18808-Ljbffr