Vogue Sourcing is an exciting fast paced and dynamic fashion supplier with offices around the globe. We are searching for an Assistant Designer to join our Brands team based in Manchester.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Support designers, senior designers, and the design manager in developing original concepts, fabrications, and seasonal themes.
* Source relevant fabrics to align with design requirements.
* Create detailed specs and tech packs for factories.
* Track and manage key dates to ensure adherence to the critical path.
* Liaise with factories and overseas offices to maintain smooth production workflows from the offset.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, mills, oversees colleagues and contacts.
* Participate in inspiration and sourcing trips.
* Develop trend and colour inspiration packs.
* Manage sample returns and provide general team administrative support.
* Handling new samples to provide clear feedback and follow up with the customer
* Assist all team members with various tasks as needed.
* Contribute with the wider design team where needed.
ABOUT YOU:
* A graduate with a minimum 2.1 degree in Fashion or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* Proficiency in Illustrator and/or Photoshop is desirable.
* Creative and trend-aware, with a strong eye for colour and fabric.
* Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* A team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.
* Keen to travel
* Able to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Calm and solutions-focused when handling challenges.
OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
* Flexible working opportunity
* Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service)
* Enhanced maternity pay
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Buying and selling holiday scheme
* Birthday day off
* Sample Sales
* Opportunity to travel
* Pension scheme
* Sample sales
* Bike2work scheme