Assistant Designer - Girlswear

Posted 09 June 2025
Salary £25000 - £28000 per annum
LocationHertfordshire
Job type Full Time
Discipline DesignApparel Designer
Reference5349_1749477895
Job FunctionPermanent

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to join a dynamic and innovative design team, specialising in girlswear 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 suit someone with prior design experience in a retail or supplier environment, whether in childrenswear, ladieswear, or menswear, who is open to focusing predominately on designing for girls' apparel.

Main responsibilities will include:

  • Assist in creating tech packs, conducting trend research, and managing customer revisions
  • Perform market analysis and coordinate with external print and graphic designers, ensuring timely delivery of assets
  • Support senior designers with creative tasks such as fabric sourcing, sample tracking, and maintaining an organised fabric library
  • Collaborate with factories to ensure timely product development and oversee sample tracking
  • Organise materials for meetings, manage the showroom, and communicate effectively with global teams and suppliers
  • Stay updated on market trends, manage sample records, and track progress to meet deadlines
  • Participate in team meetings, track assigned tasks, and support timely project execution

Person specifications:

  • Degree in Fashion Design or a related field
  • Some previous experience in clothing design - this can be a placement year or internship
  • Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Excellent communication skills, and exceptional organisational abilities
  • Enthusiastic, driven & friendly