Overview
Knitwear Designer – Menswear & Womenswear Jobs in Milan, Lombardy, Italy at Vivienne Westwood
Title: Knitwear Designer – Menswear & Womenswear
Company: Vivienne Westwood
Location: Milan, Lombardy, Italy
Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British fashion brands, renowned for its heritage, innovative design, and commitment to culture and activism. We care deeply about our people and the environment, and our core values – Gaia, Quality not Quantity, Activism, Culture & Heritage – guide us daily. If you share our passion for creativity, sustainability, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
For our Milan Offices, we are currently seeking a highly skilled and creative Knitwear Designer to join our Design team.
The Knitwear Designer will be responsible for the design and creative development of men’s and women’s knitwear collections, working closely with both Creative Director and the Design Director and collaborating daily with the Senior Knitwear Product Developer, who will manage instead the technical development and production of the collection with external vendors.
KEY REPSONSIBILITIES
- Design and develop seasonal menswear and womenswear knitwear collections in line with the Brand’s creative vision, positioning and high quality standards
- Work in close partnership with both Creative Director and the Design Director, contributing to concept development and collection storytelling
- Collaborate closely and daily with the Senior Knitwear Product Developer to ensure an effective translation of designs into production-ready garments
- Define yarns, stitches, gauges and construction details in alignment with the Brand’s luxury standards
- Prepare accurate and detailed design briefs and creative inputs for product development
- Review prototypes and samples, ensuring excellence in quality, fit and craftsmanship
- Participate in fittings, sample reviews and collection approvals, providing clear and structured feedback
- If needed, visit vendors and suppliers for sample confirmations, quality checks and defect resolution
- Conduct ongoing trend, material and innovation research alongside with the Milan fabric R&D team
- Any other ad hoc task.
PROFILE & KEY SKILLS
- Minimum 5 years of previous experience as a Knitwear Designer, with a strong and proven focus on knitwear
- Solid experience in designing both menswear and womenswear knitwear collections
- In-depth knowledge of knitwear techniques, yarns, constructions and manufacturing processes
- Strong aesthetic sensibility and attention to detail, with a luxury-oriented mindset
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and international environment
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Able to work under pressure and manage peak workload periods effectively
- Working proficiency both in English and Italian is mandatory
- Availability for occasional business trips
WHAT OUR COMPANY OFFERS
A design-driven, luxury, as well as stimulating, young, and supportive work environment that values individual wellbeing; daily tickets restaurant; health & wellbeing support; staff discounts; clothing allowance based on lenght of service, other additional benefits.
Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.
