About the Opportunity
We are hiring 2–3 Freelance Knitwear Designers to collaborate with one of China’s top 10 womenswear groups — a publicly listed high-end fashion company known for its refined, urban, feminine, and sophisticated aesthetic.
This is a part-time / freelance role ideal for designers based in France, Italy, or across Europe, with remote work as the primary mode of collaboration.
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✨ What You Will Do
✔ Design knitwear collections across tops, dresses, outerwear, and capsule looks
✔ Create moodboards, concept directions, silhouettes, stitches, yarn proposals
✔ Produce complete tech packs and ensure clear communication with sample rooms
✔ Lead prototype development:
• Coordinate with manufacturers and sample rooms
• Review samples, provide corrections, ensure fit & construction quality
• Oversee timelines and production milestones
✔ Collaborate with merchandising, pattern-making, and product development teams
✔ Ensure the collection reflects a modern, elegant, urban womenswear DNA
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✨ Requirements
🔸 Minimum 5 years of independent knitwear design experience
🔸 Deep expertise in yarns, gauges, stitches, structures, and knitwear engineering
🔸 Ability to design for a sophisticated, feminine, urban consumer
🔸 Strong creativity, attention to detail, and trend sensitivity
🔸 English required; French or Italian is a plus
🔸 Experience with Asian/Chinese markets is advantageous
🔸 Willingness to travel to China during prototype stages
• 1–2 short trips, each 4–6 days (all costs covered by client)
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✨ What We Offer
🌟 Work with a top-tier, high-end womenswear group with nationwide recognition
🌟 The collection will be launched as a co-branded / capsule collaboration, giving you significant visibility in the Chinese market
🌟 The brand has a large, loyal, and stable customer base, offering you a strong platform to build personal reputation
🌟 Flexible remote-first collaboration model
🌟 High creative autonomy and potential for long-term partnership
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📍 Location
France / Italy / Europe (remote-friendly)
🕒 Start Date
ASAP for 26AW collection
📩 How to Apply
Please send your CV and/or portfolio / LinkedIn profile to:
📬 [email protected]
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.