Assistant Designer - Menswear
We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented Assistant Designer to join a dynamic and innovative design team with a focus on jersey‑based products. In this role, you will work closely with the senior team, contributing to both creative and administrative tasks, while gaining invaluable hands‑on experience and collaborating with international partners. This opportunity will be supporting across menswear and boyswear and will suit someone with prior design experience in a retail or supplier environment. Open to menswear, womenswear, or childrenswear experience.
Responsibilities
* Create and update detailed tech packs, ensuring accuracy and clarity for suppliers
* Conduct trend and market research, presenting insights to the team to help inform seasonal direction
* Manage customer revisions and support in preparing presentations and design proposals
* Coordinate with external print and graphic designers, ensuring timely delivery of assets and alignment with brand vision
* Take an active role in fabric sourcing, sample development, and maintaining the fabric library
* Liaise with factories and suppliers to support product development, ensuring timelines are met and samples are tracked efficiently
* Manage sample records and progress tracking, keeping the wider team informed of status updates
* Contribute to team meetings, design reviews, and showroom preparation, supporting strong communication across global teams and partners
Person Specification
* Degree in Fashion Design or a related field
* 1-3 years' experience in apparel design
* Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CAD skills are highly valued
* Strong eye for trends, detail, and colour, with proven experience translating research into design concepts
* Excellent organisationand communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines
* Proactive, collaborative, and eager to grow within a creative team environment
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Design
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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