Textile Designer
3 months ago
Leicester
My client believes life’s too short for boring socks. They are a team of colour-loving, texture-obsessed, comfort-driven creators on a mission to make the world’s best socks — the kind that make people smile when they put them on in the morning. If you dream in patterns, geek out over yarns, and can spot a Pantone chip from 10 feet away, we want you on our team. What You’ll Do You’ll be our in-house textile wizard — designing socks that look amazing, feel incredible, and tell a story with every step. Your day-to-day might include: • Sketching and developing bold, beautiful, or downright quirky knit patterns., • Building colour palettes that make people say “wow.”, • Turning creative concepts into production-ready tech packs that factories can actually knit., • Keeping one eye on fashion and lifestyle trends — and another on what’s next., • Collaborating with designers, product developers, and suppliers to make sure your ideas come to life exactly as you imagined., • Pushing the boundaries of what socks can be — in design, function, and sustainability. What You Bring • A degree in Textile Design, Fashion, Knitwear, or something equally creative., • 2+ years’ experience designing textiles — bonus points if you’ve worked with knits, hosiery, or performance wear., • Strong command of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and (ideally) textile CAD software, • Solid understanding of knitting techniques, yarns, and colour theory., • A killer eye for trends and a unique design voice., • The ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines without losing your sparkle. Who You Are • You’re a creative thinker who isn’t afraid to take risks., • You’re obsessed with detail (because the toe seam matters)., • You love colour, pattern, and good vibes., • You thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment., • You believe great design can make people happy — even if it’s “just socks.” What You’ll Get • Competitive salary based on experience., • A supportive team that loves brainstorming, coffee, and the occasional sock pun., • Access to top-notch design tools and trend resources. Ready to knock our socks off? Send us your portfolio, CV, and a note about what inspires your designs. Let’s make something amazing — one pair at a time