Design Assistant 1 London, England
Job description
From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.
As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results-orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey.
We are currently looking for a talented Design Assistant to join our Kidswear Team on a 6 months fixed term contract. Ideally you will have already gained some industry experience and have an understanding of the importance of developing product that’s relevant to our customer.
You will be part of a function that is responsible for delivering outstanding garment design across the Kidswear department. We are looking for someone who is passionate about design and willing to push the handwriting to the next level.
You will work as part of an enthusiastic and fast paced team; delivering versatile, modern pieces in the perfect fit & fabric, which have been thoughtfully designed for everyday wear, comfort and effortless dressing.
Kidswear at M&S is going through an exciting period of change and growth, with sustainability and digital first top priorities for us as a Design Team.
When we asked our other Design Assistants what they love about the role they said this:
‘Being a part of a brand with a longstanding, prestigious history that has shaped the High Street. The learning & development opportunities M&S has to offer - from Sustainability to 3D Digital Design. Fast paced, exciting environment, and collaboration opportunities across the Business. Working on lots of different things at any one time and being a part of a close team.’
We don’t think you can ask for much more than that!
Key Accountabilities and Measures- Creates clear and detailed CAD work supporting Tech pack creation
- Creates colourways of CADs
- Creates stylish design boards under guidance to deliver strong and clear design messages
- Methodical and detailed approach to logging bought and original samples for the department
- Shopping for samples and research material under guidance and direction from design team
- Sets up and preps rooms for design presentations and meetings e.g. seasonal design briefs
- Flexes time and priorities across the team according to workload to ensure critical path deadlines are met
- Researches and sources images under direction
- Supports the Design team through delegated tasks covering trim development, PLM support, CAD support and general research for Designers
- Design Degree or equivalent
- Strong design and CAD skills with an eye for detail
- High level of proficiency in Design related CAD software to include Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design
- Multi task orientated with the ability to work to tight deadlines to the critical path
- Ability to create trend boards under direction and set up products for seasonal design briefs and presentations
- Design Function
- Technology & Buying Teams
- Sourcing Offices
- Suppliers
- Technical Services
- Flexible working approach, with a balance of being in the office and working from home
- Competitive salary
- 28 days inclusive of bank holidays
- 20% discount on M&S products
- A range of wellbeing support (including a virtual GP)
- 25% off gym memberships, access to online fitness classes and discounts for complementary health services, such as nutrition and lifestyle coaching
Interested? Apply here!
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M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.
We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.
If you consider yourself to require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, we invite you to share those requirements with us when completing your application. We will make every effort to ensure your needs are met to provide a fair and transparent process of assessment.
London, GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND;
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