Job Description
Job title
WOMENSWEAR - Design Assistant
Reporting to
Design Manager
Job Role
To work closely with the Design manager/Senior designers/Design team to research and develop product with a commercial eye which reflects the latest trend/catwalk information and is customer specific to generate sales.
Responsibilities
· Collate inspiration images for catwalk/blog reports, present in a clear format to send to customer and share with other Indochine international offices.
· Regular research/comp shop trips to stay on top of high street trends.
· Fabric sourcing/long lead and short lead/ help prepare fabric boards/packs.
· Creating Tech Packs - ensuring sufficient information is provided, must be illustrator confident.
· Track and chase through samples actioned with different offices/regions.
· Attend customer meetings/take meeting notes/photos/ prepare PowerPoint notes to share with team and customer.
· Oversee internal product development/prepare garment bundles. Liase with pattern cutter, machinist to ensure efficient sample developments.
· Update and maintain of trackers of all styles actioned for different customers.
· Photograph, steam, log in new and sent samples.
· Assist with the customer runs and prepare DHL parcels.
· Prepare and file monthly expenses.
· Maintain a thorough understanding of Company products.
Behaviors
· Strong work ethic
· Organized
· Creative
· Flexible
· Strong communication skills
· Confident in Design software
· Willingness to travel
· Teamwork skills
Skills & Knowledge
· PC literate with good administration skills
· Effective written and verbal communication skills
· Must be confident in sketching/drawing using Illustrator.
Experience
· Minimum 1 years’ experience as Design Assistant
· Relevant sector experience (softs separates/ tailoring)
Date
1st May 2024