Graduate Trainee Knitwear Design London 2023

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Graduate Trainee to join the WW Knitwear Design Team, based in our central London offices.

Your Opportunity

The Graduate Trainee will have the opportunity to develop their existing knowledge within a Design department and provide support across a variety of activities. Responsible for ensuring completion of set activities to the highest standard and ensuring alignment with the Designer’s briefs.

How you will contribute

• Collection research – vintage, editorial, books, galleries, museums
• Maintaining Seasonal sketch and yarn files
• Making Swatches/ mock-ups/ trials
• Amendment of sketches
• Draping on the stand, making toiles
• Photoshop renderings
• Illustrator artworks for jacquards, intarsias, lace placements, ribs etc
• Embroidery placements
• Photographing and organising prototypes and samples
• Maintaining and updating archives
• Coordinating & preparing samples to be sent out.
• Assist in the preparation of presentation boards.
• Ensuring the knitwear department is organised
• Ad-hoc tasks.

Who you are

• Previous experience within a knitwear design team.
• Knowledge of yarn mills.
• An excellent understanding of the principals of knitwear.
• You will have a basic knowledge of industry knitwear technical innovations
• Good knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as Microsoft Office is useful.
• Strong drawing skills
• An understanding of the Alexander McQueen design aesthetic
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently in a creative capacity when required
• High level attention to detail,
• Strong interest in Fashion and culture, current and historical

Why work with us

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering & we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.