Loro Piana Junior Knitwear Designer

Milan • Italy

Monday, April 14, 2025

Loro Piana, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its unparalleled quality and craftsmanship in textiles and apparel. As part of the esteemed LVMH group, Loro Piana benefits from a rich heritage and an extensive global network, offering employees a unique opportunity to contribute to a legacy of excellence and innovation.

1. Collaborate in material research, focusing on fibers, yarns, and colors, working closely with internal and external manufacturers and the Knit Material team.
2. Contribute to technical research involving stitches, techniques, patterns, and embellishments, in daily collaboration with the Knitwear Product and Technical team.
3. Participate in collective iconographic, vintage, and product research to develop collection concepts in alignment with company design and product directions.
4. Assist in the creation of team communication tools, including boards, digital files, and presentations using InDesign and PowerPoint.
5. Organize and set up knitwear meetings and presentations in collaboration with coordination teams and relevant departments.
6. Attend studio photo-shoots to support design, merchandising, and visual teams.
7. Participate in bi-annual design hand-sketch developments with the Knit Design Team.
8. Collaborate on various pattern and texture designs, utilizing hand-machines in the studio or digital tools for precise factory production.
9. Contribute to designing technical digital sketches for all knitwear collections for sales campaigns.
10. Support collection development within company timeframes, collaborating with knitwear product and technical teams and exchanging insights with the Knit Material team.
11. Prepare technical specifications for each style to clearly convey design directions and requirements.
12. Attend fittings with design and product teams to ensure accurate objectives are met during proto-phase, edit-phase, and sample-phase.
13. Update team communication tools to track daily collection progress.
14. Contribute to weekly knitwear updates with involved knit teams.
15. Participate in seasonal archival work.

1. Master’s degree in Knitwear Design, with a focus on Women's and/or Men's fashion.
2. At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a previous knitwear designer role within a fashion house.
3. High sensitivity and curiosity for Loro Piana products and materials.
4. Confirmed team player with strong organizational skills and an open-minded attitude.
5. Interest in learning new methods, techniques, and design areas, with flexibility and adaptability to new contexts.
6. Fluency in Italian, both spoken and written; English proficiency is considered a plus.

1. Strong IT design skills in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
2. Professional mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).

A minimum of 3 years in a knitwear designer position within a fashion house is required.

Master’s degree in Knitwear Design.

Employees enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within the prestigious LVMH group.

Loro Piana fosters a culture of creativity and innovation, encouraging collaboration and continuous learning. The workplace is characterized by a commitment to excellence and a passion for luxury craftsmanship, providing a stimulating environment for professionals in the fashion industry.