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Design & Creative Assistant (East), London
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Client:
MONSOON
Location:
London, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
718ac0a5b8e9
Job Views:
3
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
Hours / Duration:
37.5 hours per week
Established in 1994, East is a British brand with a deep-rooted connection to India's rich history and artisanal traditions. We create timeless pieces designed to be treasured, and handed down as heirlooms in contrast to overconsumption and waste. Each garment is crafted to tell a story - one of artistry and culture.
In 2018, Peter Simon, founder of Monsoon Accessorize, acquired East with a vision to preserve its dedication to craft and heritage. Relaunched in 2019, East remains true to its origins while embracing fresh ideas that drive the brand forward. More about East can be found here: https://www.east.co.uk/
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Design Assistant to join the East team. As a Design Assistant you will be assisting the Designer, including all apparel and accessories to further develop and existing range as well as assist with the wider teams. We are looking for individuals passionate about design, colour and creating innovative ways to convey our Brands handwriting.
What will you do as a Design Assistant?
1. Provide general administrative support to the design department and as when required
2. Assist and support in the day-to-day operation of the design area; to assist in designing, developing, and sampling an original and innovative range in line with the brand handwriting and business objectives
3. Identifying seasonal trends as appropriate for the brand including key fashion profiles, colours, fabrications and must haves for the season
4. Assist in compiling strong reference material, including researching and compiling mood boards and colour palettes
5. Assist in the planning of the Critical Path for product areas, ensuring effective communication with suppliers and relevant team members
6. Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to produce flat sketches and other work as required
7. Ability to create sketches and other creative material by hand
8. Digital production of embroideries, appliques, motifs and graphics
What you will need to succeed as a Design Assistant?
9. Keen interest and passion to work in fashion design.
10. One years experience as a Design Assistant for a fashion retailer or a supplier in this market
11. Degree in Fashion
12. Ability to use CAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as freehand sketching and designing
13. Good understanding of components and a basic knowledge of construction and manufacturing
14. Self-motivated, enthusiastic and an ability to work under own initiative
15. Confident and articulate communicator with an ability to build strong relationships
16. Ability to deliver to tight timescales and work under pressure
17. Excellent eye for colour
18. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of ‘brand handwriting’
What will we offer you in return?
19. Competitive salary
20. 23days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme
21. Bonus day holidayeach year after 6 months service
22. A pension that you will be automatically be enrolled in after 3 months
23. Life assurance (subject to participating in the pension scheme)
24. A flexible working approach
25. Early pay day Friday finish
26. A generous staff discount with up to 50% discount on our products
27. Interest free season ticket loans
28. Discounted membership for our on-campus Wellness Centre
29. Additional discounts such as Westfield discount,etc
Please include examples of your CAD work or tech packs for consideration.
At Monsoon Accessorize we don’t focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
We provide reasonable accommodations as needed to people with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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