Designer – Knit Garments (Merchandising)

Job Description

Title: Designer – Knit Garments (Merchandising)

Company Name: AKH Knitting & Dyeing Ltd.

Vacancy: 01

Age: 22 to 35 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Savar)

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• 2 to 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Buying House, Group of Companies

• Degree/Diploma in Fashion Design, Apparel Design, or Textile Design

• 2 to 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Garments, Textile, Buying House, Group of Companies

• Age 22 to 35 years

• 2–6 years of experience in knit garment design and merchandising

• Experience working with export buyers is preferred

• Strong knowledge of knit fabrics, garment construction, and fit

• Understanding of costing, consumption, and merchandising processes

• Knowledge of buyer compliance and quality standards

• Strong communication and coordination skills

• Ability to work under tight deadlines

• Detail-oriented with a commercial mindset

• Team player with problem-solving ability

Job Context:

AKH Knitting & Dyeing Ltd. is a 100% export oriented Knit Composite Factory and it’s a sister concern of AKH Group. We are looking an experienced energetic and dynamic designer for Knit Garments in Design and merchandising team. Designer is responsible for developing knitwear designs aligned with buyer requirements, market trends, costing targets, and production feasibility. The role acts as a bridge between design, merchandising, sampling, and production to ensure timely and commercially viable knit garment development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop knit garment designs as per buyer briefs, seasonal trends, and brand guidelines

• Create design concepts, mood boards, color stories, and fabric selections

• Prepare detailed tech packs including measurements, construction details, trims, and embellishments

• Coordinate with sampling teams to ensure accurate sample development

• Review fit, construction, and aesthetics of samples and suggest improvements

• Work closely with merchandising teams to align designs with costing and delivery timelines

• Assist in product range planning and line development for buyers

• Ensure designs meet target price points without compromising quality or aesthetics

• Support buyer presentations, design meetings, and approvals

• Select appropriate knit fabrics (single jersey, interlock, rib, fleece, etc.)

• Coordinate with fabric and trim sourcing teams for new developments

• Ensure fabric performance, shrinkage, GSM, and color fastness meet buyer standards

• Communicate clearly with production teams regarding design intent and construction details

• Address design-related issues during bulk production

• Ensure final garments match approved samples and specifications

• Research global knitwear trends, silhouettes, colors, and fabric innovations

• Analyze competitor products and buyer preferences

• Incorporate trend insights into commercially viable designs