Loro Piana Junior Knitwear Designer

Loro Piana, a distinguished name in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its exceptional quality and craftsmanship in textiles and apparel. As part of the esteemed LVMH Group, Loro Piana offers a unique opportunity to work within a global leader in luxury goods, providing a stimulating environment for career growth and innovation.

1. Collaborate in material research, focusing on fibers, yarns, and colors, in partnership with internal and external manufacturers.
2. Contribute to technical research involving stitches, techniques, patterns, and embellishments, working closely with the Knitwear Product and Technical teams.
3. Participate in comprehensive iconographic, vintage, and product research to develop collection concepts aligned with company design and product directions.
4. Assist in the creation of team communication tools, including boards, digital files, and presentation documents.
5. Organize and set up knitwear meetings and presentations in collaboration with coordination teams and various departments.
6. Attend studio photo-shoots to support design, merchandising, and visual teams.
7. Participate in the development of bi-annual design hand-sketches with the knit design team.
8. Collaborate on pattern and texture designs using hand-machines or digital tools for production.
9. Contribute to the design of technical digital sketches for all knitwear collections for sales campaigns.
10. Support collection development within company timeframes, working closely with the knitwear product and technical teams.
11. Prepare technical specifications for each style to convey precise design directions.
12. Attend fittings with design and product teams to achieve intended objectives during proto-phase, edit-phase, and sample-phase.
13. Update team communication tools to track collection progress.
14. Contribute to weekly knitwear update exchanges with involved 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. Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in a 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.

1. Fluency in Italian, both spoken and written; English proficiency is advantageous.
2. Strong IT design skills in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
3. Professional mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
4. Interest in learning new methods, techniques, and design areas.
5. Flexibility and adaptability to new contexts.

Minimum of 3 years in a knitwear designer position within a fashion house.

Master’s degree in Knitwear Design.

Competitive benefits package including opportunities for professional development and growth within the LVMH Group.

Loro Piana fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration, encouraging employees to explore their creativity while maintaining a commitment to the highest standards of craftsmanship and quality.