Job Description
Womenswear Assistant Designer
The Role
We’re looking for a Womenswear Assistant Designer to support the owners and buyer across all areas of design and development, from initial concepts to final sample approvals. You’ll help bring new ideas to life, support the creation of tech packs, manage sample tracking and ensure everything is measured and checked to spec.
This is a hands-on studio-based role for someone who’s confident with the basics of womenswear design and is now ready to build their skills across real collections with a brand that’s growing fast.
Key Responsibilities
* Work closely with the owners and buyer to translate seasonal ideas and concepts into clear design directions.
* Assist with initial research, mood boards and fabric sourcing
* Create and update CADs, colour-ups and range plans
* Prepare and update tech packs with detailed construction notes and accurate measurements
* Measure all development samples against specification sheets to ensure consistency across fits\
* Maintain sample organisation across fit rounds, fabric approvals, trims and supplier comments
* Attend fittings and support in taking notes and communicating amends to suppliers
* Support in day-to-day studio tasks such as fabric library upkeep, tracking lab dips and keeping the design space tidy and functional
* Communicate clearly with offshore suppliers via email to share design updates and follow through on comments
About You
* A design-related degree or relevant experience in a womenswear environment
* Comfortable measuring samples against spec (essential)
* Strong understanding of garment construction – especially within loungewear, jersey and soft separates
* Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and confident in Excel
* Highly organised and detail-focused with a calm, can-do attitude
* Confident sharing ideas and taking ownership of small projects or categories over time
* A team player who’s comfortable in a fast-paced studio and enjoys being part of a growing, tight-knit team
Must be based within commutable distance to Altrincham (this is an in-person role)