Assistant Designer - Love & Roses Job Description Role Purpose: To support and assist the Designer in developing, progressing & managing a profitable department across stores and online. Managing aspects of the department as required by the Designer. Role Responsibilities: • To research, design, develop and deliver a commercial, relevant and trend led range, understanding the customer and brand pricing structure • To 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 • Proactively drive obtaining research and inspiration through analysis of competitor shops, fashion blogs and trend resources • Work closely with Buyers on Design briefs as required to support the needs of the business • To work closely with the Creative Pattern Cutter to develop key shapes and execute clever design details and fabric manipulation • To continually aim to develop yourself, asking your Manager for support and guidance • 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 • To complete any other duties as reasonably requested by the company to ensure the continuous development of the business Role Requirements: • Excellent free-hand fashion illustration skills • Excellent technical garment drawing skills • Demonstrates an awareness of the retail industry • Demonstrates accountability to deliver within role and drive the right results • Helpful and approachable, always willing to extend help • Demonstrates an awareness of trends and impact of potential threats and opportunities • Proactive, vibrant and spirited and rises to challenges • Excellent attention to detail • Thinks above and beyond role • Strong communication skills (communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing) • Ability to be privy to highly confidential information and ensure it remains so • Strong interpersonal skills • Passion for your dedicated brand About Us Lipsy is a London-based fashion brand that’s bold, dynamic, and always evolving. We create trend-led designs with a signature feminine edge, blending sophistication with unapologetic glamour. From statement-making eveningwear to effortlessly chic everyday looks, every piece is designed to make women feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable. The Lipsy woman knows what she wants - she’s ambitious, stylish, and ready to own every moment, whether she’s commanding the boardroom or turning heads at an exclusive event. About some of our Benefits • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform • Company performance based bonus • Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk • Life assurance • Sharesave scheme • Annual Travel Card Loan • Sample Sales • Fantastic L&D opportunities • Flexi-Hour Scheme • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email careers@lipsy.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0207 436 2000 and leave a voicemail.