Junior Knitwear Designer

Represent seeks a talented, driven Junior Designer specialising in knitwear and jersey to join the creative team in the Mainline Design department in London.

In this role, the Junior Designer will take ownership of the design and development process for knitwear and jersey styles from initial concept through to final launch, with the support of the Senior Designer.

You will play a hands-on role in translating seasonal design direction into compelling product. Your understanding of knit construction, yarn properties, gauge, stitch techniques will be central to developing styles that are both technically precise and aesthetically distinctive.

You will contribute to trend research, seasonal concept development, and colour and yarn story building, bringing fresh and innovative ideas that push boundaries while staying true to the brand's identity. You will collaborate cross-functionally with the technical, sampling, and sourcing teams, providing clear and detailed design briefs, reviewing and commenting on proto samples, and driving the product through the critical path with accuracy and urgency, whilst meeting deadlines.

This role calls for someone with a strong creative eye, a thorough knowledge of knitwear and jersey construction, and the organisational discipline to manage multiple styles across a fast-paced calendar.

You are highly skilled in CAD drawing, either in Procreate or Illustrator. This skill is essential.

Key Responsibilities of the Junior Knitwear Designer:

• Present designs from concept through to final product, ensuring all timelines and quality expectations are consistently met.
• Conceptualize and interpret the vision of the Head of Mainline, ensuring alignment with brand direction and aesthetics.
• Design and develop creative, on-brand products that adhere to the distinct design standards and attention to detail set by Represent.
• Research and analyse emerging trends for upcoming seasons, leveraging resources such as Vintage Archive, WGSN, Vogue runway, competitor shopping, in key fashion capitals.
• Cultivate commercial awareness and market knowledge to support design decisions and product direction.
• Help prepare and present mood boards and design concepts, working collaboratively with the rest of the design team.
• Actively contribute to design direction meetings by presenting new ideas and creative solutions.
• Collaborate closely with the graphic design team to integrate design elements and ensure cohesive product development.
• Select fabrics, trims, and accessories, prioritizing sustainability wherever possible, in line with the brand’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
• Provide both creative and technical input to ensure all garments are designed with fit, function, and aesthetic excellence in mind.
• Work alongside the Senior Designer to explore new fabric, trim, and logo development opportunities.
• Ensure that tech packs meet the highest standards, facilitating accurate translation by factories for the production of quality prototypes.
• Strictly adhere to the product development critical path, working closely with the product team to execute a well-balanced and commercially viable range.
• Manage day-to-day design responsibilities in alignment with the goals set by the senior designer.
• Independently plan and organize workload to efficiently meet design deadlines.
• Participate in fit sessions and prototype reviews, assisting the Head of Mainline in leading these discussions

Key Interfaces

• Head of Mainline
• Senior Designer
• Product Developer Manager
• Garment Tech

What Represent is looking for:

• 3 years' design experience.
• A passion for menswear design and the branded market.
• A relevant degree.
• Garment construction knowledge
• Highly skilled in Illustrator or Procreate
• Luxury mindset with commercial awareness.
• Experience working with Global Apparel brands.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strong organisational, time management and prioritising skills
• Highly creative in menswear design.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on when required. Be prepared to assist at all levels
• Happy to travel (overseas) when required.
• Comfortable and flexible with change

Our Values:

• Family
• Quality
• Progressive
• Accountability
• Relentless
• Sustainable

Represent Benefits:

• 25 x days holiday per year, increasing with length of service
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Wellbeing day
• Company bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• £1,000 annual company gift card
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance