Freelance Knitwear Designer About Baukjen: Baukjen is a London-based womenswear brand dedicated to creating timeless, high-quality fashion with a conscience. As a certified B Corp, sustainability and ethics are at the heart of everything we do. Our collections are designed for the modern woman seeking effortless style without compromising on values.

About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Freelance Knitwear Designer to join our team on a project basis, supporting the development of upcoming womenswear knitwear collections for Baukjen. We require a designer with a strong background in luxury or premium fashion, excellent technical knowledge, and a modern, refined aesthetic that aligns with the Baukjen brand handwriting. This is an exciting opportunity to create a new knitwear range that captures the Baukjen women and works in harmony with our brand. Creating a collection that will appeal to our relaxed, timeless aesthetic with luxury detailing, fashion nods and sustainable fabrications. This is a remote position though you must be available to be hands on in your approach; developing swatches and attend development meetings in our London office. You will be working closely with the Design Director to curate the range to bring your cool and commercial knitwear designs to life.

Key Responsibilities: Design a range of premium womenswear knitwear styles in line with the Baukjen brand’s aesthetic and seasonal direction. Work closely with the design director to develop a cohesive knitwear range that meets the commercial and fashion needs of the brand. Advise on trend, colour, yarn, stitch and women’s knitwear key items for AW26/27 Source yarns and develop new stitches for each collection. Create detailed technical drawings and specifications suitable for sampling and production. Select appropriate yarns and finishing techniques aligned with our sustainability criteria and premium quality standards. Liaise with the product development team and suppliers to ensure feasibility and garment execution to a high standard. Adjust designs and specifications as needed based on fit and sample review meetings and feedback. Advise current on sustainability developments and innovations in knitwear.

Requirements: Minimum of 5 years of experience designing knitwear for luxury or premium womenswear brands Strong portfolio demonstrating considered design and technical knowledge in women’s knitwear Excellent understanding of yarns, gauge, stitch structure and high-end finishing Ability to create detailed and accurate tech packs for sample rooms Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop Experience working with spinners, suppliers and factories in Europe Excellent communication and time management skills.

Role Details: Job:  Freelance Women’s Knitwear Design (Flexible: London/remote) Start Date:  ASAP Duration:  Ongoing Project Basis Wage:  Competitive

To Apply: Please send the following to Natalie.Grant@HouseofBaukjen.com

Portfolio of recent relevant knitwear work (PDF or website) CV Short note about your interest and availability