Design Assistant London, England
Job description
Job description
Design Assistant (Mens Casualwear)
Long-established international clothing manufacturer requires a Design Assistant with 1/2 years post-graduate experience for its London office to work closely with the Head of Casualwear Design to create Menswear collections targeting multiple retailers in the UK and Europe.
Responsibilities:
· Ensuring all samples and packs are ready in time to be couriered.
· Dealing with incoming mail and parcels
· Arranging swatch packs ensuring that selections are collated and edited in accordance with the customer brief.
· Updating cribs and final sketches for the factory and the commercial team.
· Ordering fabrics, matching Pantones and chasing mills/factories to produce samples to meet deadlines.
· Updating prices crib with correct component information, ensuring accuracy for costings
· Sending out new fabric briefs to suppliers and chasing in readiness for meetings
· Counter-sourcing fabrics and trims to price
· Researching and identifying the latest key trends to inspire and develop new garments/ranges.
Skills and Requirements:
· A degree or qualifications relevant to design
· Previous experience of working as a Design Assistant or Junior Designer (Mens Casualwear experience preferred)
· Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills are essential
· Print Design experience preferred
· CLO 3D software experience preferred
· Product Development skills
· Strong technical and creative design skills
· Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
· Excellent communication skills
· A confident, proactive approach capable of working effectively in a team under pressure in a demanding fast paced environment
Please attach your portfolio along with your CV
We Offer an Attractive Salary + Comprehensive Benefits Package + 25 days holiday per annum in addition to bank holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Clothing Design: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London NW1 9PX
Reference ID: DESASST3
