The Job We are looking to offer part time teaching roles to motivated individuals in the various fields of contemporary fashion, textiles and related design disciplines like fashion illustration. Our existing intensive knit design courses have achieved excellent results in quick time with our focus upon the right course structure, tutor, equipment and environment.

The Timescale We want to receive cv`s and brief course outline ideas as soon as possible and would thereafter arrange initial meetings with those individuals that we consider suitable for these positions. Our aim is to have the first 1 week courses in place by Summer 2011 or earlier if possible.

The Tutors You do not have to have been formally trained or come from a teaching only background, in fact we positively favour those individuals who have worked in industry as professionals in their field or run relevant businesses. Our courses are geared to the demands of the industry and are in tune with the business of fashion. Your skills will be real and technical rather than academic and theoretical. This new businesslike approach to the teaching is exciting and also offers the tutor the opportunity to `partner` with Knit-1 Ltd in commercial spin-offs linked to their course. This aspect would be discussed in detail at the interview stage.

Our close links with our fashion industry customers drive our thinking and it is in this way that we have delivered modern courses, the range of which we are now ready to expand.

Contact Richard Dykes, Knit-1 Ltd,93 Islingword Road, Brighton BN2 9SJ.
e-mail richard@knit-1.com

Vacancies at Knit-1

  • JOB ADVERTISEMENTS
  • Salesperson USA & UK Knit-1 Ltd are looking for salesperson to sell our designs in USA and UK likely to be based in our Brighton premises but dependent on applicants employment status and location.

    We are a successful and long established design business with a varied and prestigious worldwide client list.

    You would make regular trips to or live in the USA, principally New York and also visit customers in London. If required you would also be part of the sales team at European trade shows. You must be very well motivated and enjoy travelling to the different destinations on our schedule. A good knowledge of all or some of the following, knit,embroidery,print and fashion is required.

    Commission basis or Salary plus commission.

    The position is subject to a 6 month probationary period and salary is reviewed at 12 months, then annually.

    Application forms on request by e-mail richard@knit-1.com Or by post Att: Richard Dykes, Knit-1 Ltd, 93 Islingword Road, Brighton BN2 9SJ, East Sussex.

    Closing date: 31st August 2010.

  • Designer Maker Knit-1 Ltd are looking for a competant sewing machinist/ pattern cutter for our Brighton design studio. We need a person with an interest in creative fashion, inventive sewing techniques and vintage dress making. We are a successful and long established design business with a varied and prestigious worldwide client list. The position is fulltime and permanent 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm. Salary negotiable depending on experience. The position is subject to a 6 month probationary period and salary is reviewed at that time and at 12 months, then annually.

    Application forms on request by e-mail richard@knit-1.com Or by post Att: Richard Dykes, Knit-1 Ltd, 93 Islingword Road, Brighton BN2 9SJ, East Sussex.

    Closing date: 31st May 2010.

  • Embroidery/Print Designer Knit-1 Ltd are looking for a Embroidery/Print Designer to work within our design team in Brighton, East Sussex.

    We are a successful and long established design business with a varied and prestigious worldwide client list. The position is most suitable for a embroidery or print fashion textile graduate but a person with relevant skills and fashion sense may also apply.

    You must be capable of machine embroidery or printing on knit, jersey or other similar cloths and able to undertake a variety of embroidery and or print techniques. You will have to be creative and able to work quickly to make new designs every week.

    A second language would be an advantage as occasionally there May be the opportunity to travel to overseas tradeshows.

    The position is fulltime and permanent 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm.

    Salary £13,000- £17,000 p.a. gross depending on experience. The position is subject to a 6 month probationary period and salary is reviewed at that time and at 12 months, then annually.

    Application forms on request by e-mail richard@knit-1.com Or by post Att: Richard Dykes, Knit-1 Ltd, 93 Islingword Road, Brighton BN2 9SJ, East Sussex.

    Closing date: 31st May 2010.

  • Salesperson USA & UK Knit-1 Ltd are looking for salesperson to sell our designs in USA and UK based in our Brighton premises.

    We are a successful and long established design business with a varied and prestigious worldwide client list.

    You would make regular trips to the USA, principally New York and also visit customers in London. When required you would also be part of the sales team at European trade shows. You must be very well motivated and enjoy travelling to the different destinations on our schedule. A good knowledge of all or some of the following, knit,embroidery,print and fashion is required.

    Salary plus good commission.

    The position is subject to a 6 month probationary period and salary is reviewed at that time and at 12 months, then annually.

    Application forms on request by e-mail richard@knit-1.com Or by post Att: Richard Dykes, Knit-1 Ltd, 93 Islingword Road, Brighton BN2 9SJ, East Sussex.

    Closing date: 31st August 2010.

    • Undergraduate Internships at Knit-1,for Knit,Embroidery and Fashion Students

    We run an ongoing work experience programme. The placements are generally of 3 months duration but sometimes exceptions to this can be made. Positions are open to any individuals with the right skills. Not only graduates and undergraduates but anyone with knit,print,sewing or embroidery skills. Priority will be given to applicants who have completed a Knit-1 Design Course of at least 6 weeks.

    Applicants ideally need to apply at least 2 months in advance of their proposed availability. You will work on a very varied and high quality design product hence we require students with excellent application, drive and real interest in fashion textiles.

    Please send with your cv and 3 or 4 A4 colour sheets showing your design style and technical abilities. You must include a stamped addressed envelope to the correct postage for the return of these or e-mail to richard@knit-1.com

    We would then decide if we wanted to interview you, to ascertain the level of your design and make skills and assess you for the work experience position.

    At any one time we would typically engage 2 interns this being our full requirement for these positions.

    Here is a selection of comments gathered from previous work experience students on interships with Knit-1

    "The team of people you have working there are really a good crowd, all really lovely and friendly, we really felt at home, it was all such a pleasure. It is also really nice to be proud of what you are doing and knowing that you are producing a good quality product, it makes everyday so rewarding. Also being back at uni has made us realise just how much we have developed technically since the second year, so I can’t thank you enough; we were really dealt a good hand!"

    Adam Sansom
    Trent University

    "I would like to say thank you again for such a fantastic placement, I cant imagine progressing to my final year at university without the experience I gained during my time in Brighton. I learnt an incredible amount and feel it has improved my confidence in expressing my opinion and in myself as a designer. It really set me up to take on a career in the fashion industry in the future"

    Lindsay Marsh
    Northumbria University

    "I would recommend an internship at Knit-1 to future students. The placement gives you the opportunity to learn new skills almost everyday.The range of design work produced is vast, as a student you will be working with different techniques and designers will teach you new techniques and encourage and support you. The company produces beautifully designed work and students are encouraged to produce designs for their own group during the placement. Through sitting in on design meetings and weekly feedback sessions you will absorb design skills. The placement can be hard work because of the breadth of skills the student will use, however if you are eager to learn and motivated you will find this placement very rewarding."

    Linda Groundsell
    Brighton University

    "I can say that I have become confident both designing and knitting since the Knit-1 placement, and cannot imagine how I would go to my final year without the experience at Knit-1. I could not crochet, do fashioning, Intarsia or embroidery but now I have learned all those skills.I hope that many more placement students learn lots of things and have precious experience at Knit-1."

    Cheiko Motomura
    Trent University

    "As a knit technician I was responsible for completing five designs each week. At the start of my placement I was working with a designer, towards the end I was given the opportunity to put ideas for groups forward. The placement was beneficial as I gained experience and a better understanding of commercial and domestic knitting machines, embroidery techniques and crochet"

    Julia Neill
    Brighton University