ASSISTANT DESIGNER - HAUTE COUTURE - £30K-35K – WEST LONDON
Outside The Box Recruitment are seeking a versatile and highly skilled Assistant Designer to join a Haute Couture creative team.
Our Client is a leading Couture fashion house dedicated to creating emotionally resonant, meticulously crafted garments and accessories. The collections celebrate artistry, innovation, and a distinct brand identity rooted in modern femininity and refined craftsmanship.
The Assistant Designer
will work closely with the Creative Director to support the end-to-end design process across couture, accessories, and potential ready-to-wear collections. This role requires a creative individual with excellent technical and artistic skills—someone who thrives in a fast-paced luxury environment and brings both precision and originality to their work.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Shadow the Creative Director to understand the brand's creative direction and seasonal narratives.
* Sketch couture garments and evening wear designs by hand and digitally (using iPad/Procreate).
* Design embroidery and print motifs using Adobe Photoshop and Procreate.
* Sketch and develop mock-ups for accessories, including shoes, handbags, and small leather goods.
* Oversee the production and development of accessories in collaboration with suppliers and artisans.
* Collaborate with the Embroidery Manager to develop innovative embroidery techniques and samples.
* Assist in the design development of potential Ready-to-Wear capsules aligned with couture aesthetics.
* Source and curate vintage garments and references for research and design inspiration.
* Engage in sampling and surface experimentation, contributing to fabric manipulations, finishes, and embellishment techniques.
* Actively contribute new ideas and creative concepts to align with and evolve the brand DNA.
* Provide direction to design assistants and interns, assigning tasks and overseeing quality and deadlines.
* IDEAL CANDIDATE
* Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
* Minimum 3–5 years of experience
working within a luxury evening wear, accessories, or Haute Couture design team.
* Exceptional illustration and drawing skills, both by hand and digitally.
* Highly proficient in Procreate (iPad), Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator.
* Strong understanding of garment construction, embroidery techniques, and accessories development.
* Experience working with luxury suppliers, ateliers, and manufacturers.
* Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, independently and collaboratively within a small, high-performing team.
* Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is required. Korean, Italian, or French speaking is a plus
* Capable of overseeing junior team members, assigning responsibilities, and providing clear creative direction.
Preferred Skills:
* Background in luxury couture, bridal, or evening wear design.
* Familiarity with leather goods production and material sourcing, and overseeing production with factories.
* Excellent knowledge of vintage fashion, historical references, and embroidery archives.
To Apply:
Please submit your CV & portfolio (including both hand-drawn and digital sketches), to
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please only apply if you have 'The Right to Work' in the UK (there is no sponsorship)