Senior Designer - Knitwear Womenswear

About This Role

Role: Senior Designer - Womenswear - Jersey & Knitwear

Location: Dubai, UAE

Experience: 8+ Years of experience in womenswear designing for knitwear

Looking for candidates with global design experience across markets like London, UK, Germany, Greece, Barcelona, Turkey, Spain, Italy, France, Europe, and South Africa etc

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience designing knits and jersey in a value or high-volume fashion environment

• Excellent technical knowledge of knitwear and fabrics

• Proven ability to build commercial, balanced ranges

• Confident trend interpretation with a commercial mindset

• Experience managing or mentoring junior designers

• Strong communication, organisation, and presentation skills

Position Objective

To lead the design and product direction of the knits category (covering all jersey and knitwear) while remaining hands-on in design. The role supports the Senior Design Manager and Head of Design in delivering the department strategy and ensures commercially strong, on-brand ranges are developed to cost, quality, and timeline.

Key Responsibilities

Product & Design Direction

• Own and drive the product direction for the knits category

• Lead trend direction, identifying key shapes, silhouettes, and outfit solutions

• Actively design key styles while guiding the wider category offer

Range & Development

• Build cohesive, commercial seasonal ranges aligned to brand strategy

• Lead fabric sourcing and development, ensuring quality and value

• Oversee print and graphics direction in collaboration with the Graphics Designer

• Ensure strong technical execution across all knit and jersey product

Technical & Delivery

• Produce and oversee accurate tech packs

• Lead and attend fit sessions, ensuring fit, quality, and cost targets are met

• Work closely with Buying, Merchandising, and Technical teams to meet critical path

People & Collaboration

• Line manage and develop the Knits Designer and Graphics Designer

• Support the Senior Design Manager and Head of Design in delivering departmental objectives

Supplier & Market Engagement