Kenzo Senior Knitwear Designer

About Kenzo

Kenzo is a Parisian luxury fashion house known for its vibrant prints, bold graphic language and cross-cultural creativity. Operating within the Fashion & Leather Goods division of the LVMH group, Kenzo combines studio-led creative experimentation with rigorous product and production standards across ready-to-wear and accessories.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of Men’s and Women’s knitwear Pre-Collections and seasonal knitwear capsules, translating the House’s creative direction into product.
• Generate conceptual, vintage, technical and iconographic research to build seasonal directions, mood boards and knitwear storylines.
• Translate graphics, artworks and visual research into knitwear-led concepts, textiles and fully developed garments.
• Propose original yarn developments, silhouettes, constructions and added-value knitwear techniques each season.
• Manage projects end-to-end from initial concept, sketching and fittings through technical development to final product execution.
• Run and lead fittings with close attention to garment construction, proportion and product quality.
• Collaborate daily with Product Development, RTW Pre-Collection teams, Graphics & Artwork, Merchandising and Production to ensure alignment and timely launches.
• Build and manage relationships with yarn suppliers, European and Asian mills and factories; coordinate technical requirements and development timelines.
• Work with factories and yarn mills throughout the development process to ensure creative intent is technically achievable and delivered to quality standards.
• Research and develop specialised finishes, embellishment techniques and other knitwear innovations.
• Support collection planning, organisation and process improvements within the Knitwear Department.
• Support the Head of Knitwear in driving the creative vision and execution of the Pre-Collection category.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' professional experience as a knitwear designer in luxury fashion, with demonstrable expertise across both Men’s and Women’s knitwear.
• Deep technical knowledge of knitwear techniques, yarns, garment construction and product development processes.
• Proven experience working directly with European yarn mills and suppliers; attendance at trade fairs such as Pitti Filati is highly valued.
• Practical experience liaising with factories and managing technical development timelines; experience with Chinese mills appreciated.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and confident use of design and presentation tools throughout the development process.
• Excellent organisational skills, strong communication, and the ability to perform under fast-paced, demanding schedules while maintaining product quality.
• Conceptual thinker with an ability to translate research into commercially and creatively relevant knitwear collections.

Skills

Experience

Minimum eight years as a knitwear designer within luxury or high-end fashion, with hands-on experience working with European yarn mills and factories; prior collaboration with Asian mills (China) and attendance at industry fairs such as Pitti Filati is advantageous.

Education

Degree in Fashion Design, Textiles or related discipline; advanced training or proven specialist experience in knitwear and textile development preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Kenzo’s studio culture balances bold creative experimentation with meticulous product standards. The workplace is collaborative and international, valuing cross-disciplinary teamwork, rigorous craftsmanship and a fast-paced delivery rhythm aligned with luxury fashion calendars.

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