The Design Admin Assistant (DAA) provides strong administrative support to the Design team and performs various design‑based tasks. Reporting to the Designer/Senior level, the DAA works collaboratively across the design departments, the wider team, and buying and garment tech counterparts.
Location: 4‑5 days per week at our North Acton office, with 0‑1 days working from home.
What You Will Do
* PLM management including uploading of tech packs/artworks, colours, setting up BOMS, and training new team members where necessary.
* Email and supplier correspondence.
* Sample management from bought to development samples.
* Approval of trims, strike‑offs, artworks & lab dips.
* CP management.
* Ensure design and creative areas are kept presentable and tidy.
* Colour palette work including creating colour palettes, ordering colours and colour management processes.
* Support the teams setting up seasonal Miro boards, build range boards, keep boards updated during the creative process, and archive at the end of each design block.
* Sketch into samples/shapes/prints, dropping in print where directed.
* Embroidery & artwork packs.
* Research into competitors and inspirational brands.
* Meeting prep: set up rooms with print‑outs and/or samples before internal meetings.
* Accurate note taking in meetings.
* Design tracker management.
* Organise copyright process.
What We’re Looking For
* Good basic knowledge of competitor & aspirational brands.
* Interest in womenswear and awareness of wider trends.
* Excellent CAD skills including Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop.
* PLM experience preferable.
* Mindset to be flexible and resilient to change.
* A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards all aspects of work.
* Ideally a BA hons Fashion Design/ Print/ Illustration/ Textiles/ Footwear/ Accessories Design Degree or any relevant internship/work experience as a Design Admin.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.
* Generous Boden clothing allowance.
* 30% discount on all current clothing ranges.
* 25 days holiday annual, plus Bank Holidays.
* Online portal with an array of discounts on retail & entertainment.
* Virtual GP Service for you and your household.
* Free onsite parking and subsidised café.
We believe in hiring the best person for the job, whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality. We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
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