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Brodie has a fantastic opportunity for a hands on, creative, forward thinking graduate knitwear designer to join a rapidly growing international cashmere knitwear company. The business has an impressive reputation for bold exciting cashmere knitwear and has growth plans with new marketplaces to explore. We pride ourselves in offering fashion forward cashmere knitwear with unique design features in styles our global customers will find timelessly elegant. We specialise in cashmere ladies wear and produce mixed blend compositions.We offer a very desirable opportunity for the correct candidate to further their career within the business as it grows.You will be..Researching the latest trends in knitwear, print and colour from multiple sources. Helping to identify key shapes and techniques for the upcoming season.Interpreting your research into suitable product CAD designs using Adobe IllustratorCreating mood & colour boards.Playing a key part in supporting the Design TeamHelp to create and manage detailed design packs for the factoriesManaging sales and trade reports to support design decisionsSupport the team in meeting set ups and daily adhoc tasksCreating technical design specs to send to our overseas factories.Working closely with the technical team including being present in fittings.Liaising with our factories on a daily basis.Adhering to the critical path and helping achieve deadlines in order to have the products ready for the optimum selling period.Requirements:Educated to degree level with a minimum 2.1 degree in Fashion Design or other related subject or equivalent practical attainmentSkilled on Adobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop and InDesign skillsA keen interest in luxury knitwearCreative and trend driven with a good eye for colour, print and detailAttentive to detail with the ability to think creativelyExcellent communication skills both written and verbalOrganised with good time management and able to work to tight deadlinesTeam player and able to build relationshipsAn energetic and fun approach to work with the ability to adapt, be proactive and comfortable working in a fast paced environmentStrong presentation skillsMicrosoft Office skillsBeneficial:Up to date with the latest trendsKnitwear knowledgeAble to create technical specsEnthusiastic about sustainabilityBenefitsCompetitive Salary31 days holiday inclusive of bank holidaysAdvantageous location in YeadonFree onsite parkingHow to apply:We like to deliver results with pace and quality. If you are resilient, work well under pressure and want to work for a growing and inspirational brand, we would love to hear from you.Please send your CV, salary expectations, notice period and a paragraph about why you think you’re the best person for the job. Please put together a portfolio of your work and include it with your application. You should consider the following;Trends, concepts and colour palettesOriginal CAD designsAuthentic new ideasDue to high level of applications we may not be able to reply to everyone. Selected applicants will be required to complete a pre interview project.