Textile Designer

  • Date Posted:December 19th 2025
  • Job Reference:TEXTILE
  • TypePermanent
  • LocationLeicester
  • Salary & Package£30,000 - £40,000/annum

My client believes life’s too short for boring socks.

They are a team of colour-loving, texture-obsessed, comfort-driven creators on a mission to make the world’s best socks — the kind that make people smile when they put them on in the morning.

If you dream in patterns, geek out over yarns, and can spot a Pantone chip from 10 feet away, we want you on our team.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be our in-house textile wizard — designing socks that look amazing, feel incredible, and tell a story with every step.

Your day-to-day might include:

  • Sketching and developing bold, beautiful, or downright quirky knit patterns.
  • Building colour palettes that make people say “wow.”
  • Turning creative concepts into production-ready tech packs that factories can actually knit.
  • Keeping one eye on fashion and lifestyle trends — and another on what’s next.
  • Collaborating with designers, product developers, and suppliers to make sure your ideas come to life exactly as you imagined.
  • Pushing the boundaries of what socks can be — in design, function, and sustainability.

What You Bring

  • A degree in Textile Design, Fashion, Knitwear, or something equally creative.
  • 2+ years’ experience designing textiles — bonus points if you’ve worked with knits, hosiery, or performance wear.
  • Strong command of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and (ideally) textile CAD software
  • Solid understanding of knitting techniques, yarns, and colour theory.
  • A killer eye for trends and a unique design voice.
  • The ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines without losing your sparkle.

Who You Are

  • You’re a creative thinker who isn’t afraid to take risks.
  • You’re obsessed with detail (because the toe seam matters).
  • You love colour, pattern, and good vibes.
  • You thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment.
  • You believe great design can make people happy — even if it’s “just socks.”

What You’ll Get

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • A supportive team that loves brainstorming, coffee, and the occasional sock pun.
  • Access to top-notch design tools and trend resources.

Ready to knock our socks off?
Send us your portfolio, CV, and a note about what inspires your designs.
Let’s make something amazing — one pair at a time. 🧦

Our Story

Welcome to JT Recruit, where the pursuit of excellence in recruitment has been our driving force for over two decades. Our story is one of passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to connecting exceptional talent with thriving businesses.

Our Beginning

Established in 1999, JT Recruit has deep roots in the world of recruitment. With over 50 years of combined experience in the industry, our founders have laid the foundation for a successful journey. They envisioned a better way to address the recruitment challenges faced by job seekers and employers.

Our Mission

From the very beginning, our mission has been clear: to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity. We are more than a recruitment agency; we are matchmakers, seeking out the perfect union of skills and roles. We understand that every job seeker is unique, as is every employer, and we thrive on finding the common ground that leads to success.

 

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