Product Development Design Assistant for Craft Sewing Hobby Knit
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator product development work.
MATERNITY COVER ROLE part time / full time / freelance - all possible for the right applicant.
Minimum employment duration 9 months. To commence December 2025.
Applications, including a CV and covering letter, to Lou Merry at GROVES:
JOB DESCRIPTION:
* Photoshop and Illustrator NPD (New product development) work, to an intermediate level.
* Administrative management for the Product Development department.
* To work closely with the product development manager to assist the creative evolution of products from initial concepts to delivered goods.
* To ensure all new product order information is provided to be raised on the system, accurately and in a timely manner. Strong numerical and analytical skills are an advantage.
* To assist managing the critical path of all new product lines to ensure customer satisfaction and efficient ways of working with internal (marketing and purchasing) and external (sales force) teams.
* To liaise with the marketing team, photographer & graphic designer on new packaging requirements & instructing and approving new labels & packaging artwork in a timely manner.
* Approving all production samples against buying samples for quality and correct marketing information.
* Regular contact with major retail customers and suppliers.
* Sample management for catalogue shoots, trade fairs and press opportunities.
* To help produce mood boards, power points, sample displays and presentations for customer meetings.
* To assist in negotiating best possible prices and terms with suppliers.
* To help research key trends within the Home & Gift market.
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook.
* Intermediate understanding of Excel would be an advantage due to significant database work including basic formula work.
* Fashion / Textiles / Graphic Design / Management at degree level, or equivalent level of professional working experience.
* Ability to multitask in a fast-paced office environment.
* Good knowledge of competitor activity and haberdashery/craft trends.
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