Senior Knitwear Designer – Young Contemporary

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** Here is what you need to know about the job:
** Brilliant Group is seeking a Senior Knitwear Designer to lead the design and development of knitwear collections for the juniors market.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, trend-driven category with full visibility into the global knitwear landscape, including Europe and Asia. The position plays a key role in creating seasonal collections that reflect current trends and deliver strong results for key retail partners.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Design and develop innovative knitwear collections for the juniors market, incorporating the latest trends, yarns, and stitch techniques.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on brand direction, seasonal concepts, and customer needs.
* Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify emerging styles, colors, and silhouettes relevant to the juniors demographic.
* Create detailed design presentations, sketches, and tech packs that communicate construction details, fit, and sizing specifications.
* Source and select appropriate yarns, trims, and embellishments that meet quality, cost, and design objectives.
* Partner with Sales and Merchandising teams to translate customer feedback and retail insights into commercially successful designs.
* Oversee sample development, including fit sessions, revisions, and approvals, ensuring design integrity from concept through production.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas vendors, factories, and suppliers to ensure timely development and execution.
** Qualifications
* ** Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
* 8–10 years of experience in knitwear design, ideally within the juniors market.
* Strong portfolio demonstrating creative range and technical expertise in knitwear design.
* Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and relevant design software.
* Deep understanding of yarns, stitches, and knitwear construction, with strong attention to detail.
* Proven ability to interpret market trends and consumer insights into on-brand, saleable product concepts.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.
* Experience working with overseas factories and vendors.
* Passion for fashion, creativity, and innovation, with the ability to balance trend awareness and commercial appeal.
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* Compensation/Benefits:

*** The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $ - $. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
* Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays#cobalt##
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** As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.*
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