Assistant Designer
- Posted 20 March 2026
- Salary Competitive Salary
- LocationHertfordshire
- Job type Full Time
- Discipline Design , Apparel Design
- Reference5733_1774005055
- Job FunctionPermanent
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Fashion Designer to join a dynamic and innovative design team with a focus on jersey-based products. In this role, you'll work closely with the senior team, contributing to both creative and administrative tasks, while gaining invaluable hands-on experience and collaborating with international partners.
This opportunity will be supporting across menswear and boyswear and will suit someone with prior design experience in a retail or supplier environment. Open to menswear, womenswear, or childrenswear experience.
Main responsibilities will include:
Create and update detailed tech packs, ensuring accuracy and clarity for suppliers
Conduct trend and market research, presenting insights to the team to help inform seasonal direction
Manage customer revisions and support in preparing presentations and design proposals
Coordinate with external print and graphic designers, ensuring timely delivery of assets and alignment with brand vision
Take an active role in fabric sourcing, sample development, and maintaining the fabric library
Liaise with factories and suppliers to support product development, ensuring timelines are met and samples are tracked efficiently
Manage sample records and progress tracking, keeping the wider team informed of status updates
Contribute to team meetings, design reviews, and showroom preparation, supporting strong communication across global teams and partners
Person Specification:
Degree in Fashion Design or a related field
Previous industry experience in apparel design at a supplier or retailer
Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CAD skills are highly valued
Strong eye for trends, detail, and colour, with proven experience translating research into design concepts
Excellent organisation
and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines
Proactive, collaborative, and eager to grow within a creative team environment
