Overview
Assistant Designer (Jersey) – Love & Roses
Location: Head Office, Central London - working hybrid between office/home
About Love & Roses – a boutique-inspired brand born in London. Love & Roses celebrates life's little moments with modern, feminine pieces, thoughtful details and feel-good prints, designed for everyday wear and endless occasions.
We are recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic Assistant Designer to support our jersey design team. Working in a varied and forward-thinking department, we are looking for someone who can add innovative ideas and enthusiasm into design processes and strategy. You will support and assist the Designer in developing, progressing and managing a profitable department across stores and online.
Role is to assist in the creation of trends and colour palettes appropriate to the season and end use, and to work closely with the Designer and other teams in the design process.
Responsibilities
* To research, design, develop and deliver a commercial, relevant and trend-led range, understanding the customer and brand pricing structure
* Produce in-depth catwalk trend analysis and range plan for each selling phase
* Attend fit sessions ensuring artwork, garment fit and embellishment are correct; flag potential issues to Buying team that may affect the Critical Path
* Drive obtaining research and inspiration through analysis of competitor shops, fashion blogs and trend resources
* Work closely with Buyers on Design briefs to support business needs
* Work closely with the Creative Pattern Cutter to develop key shapes and execute design details and fabric manipulation
* Assist in the creation of trends and colour palettes appropriate to the season and end use
* Bring suggestions and share opinions at the weekly Design meeting, supporting with inspirational images and/or samples
Role Requirements
* Excellent free-hand fashion illustration skills
* Excellent technical garment drawing skills
* Awareness of the retail industry and ability to deliver within role
* Proactive, vibrant and spirited with the ability to rise to challenges
* Strong attention to detail and ability to think above and beyond
* Strong communication skills (oral and written)
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Passion for fashion and fits: 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products; 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Other company benefits include access to discounts, bonus schemes and flexible working options
Benefits
* 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products
* 10% off most partner brands and up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Company performance-based bonus
* Early VIP access to sale stock
* Life assurance, Sharesave scheme, Annual Travel Card
* Loans and other staff perks
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design
* Industries
* Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion
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