Design Admin Assistant - Knitwear
- Posted 12 May 2025
- Salary Up to £24000 per annum
- LocationCity of London
- Job type Contract
- Discipline Design, Apparel Design
- Reference5306_1747052701
- Job FunctionTemporary
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive Design / Knitwear Graduate looking for their foot in the door in the industry. We are recruiting for a Design Admin Assistant to help support a well-established client across the knitwear design team on a 12 month FTC.
This role is office based and requires you to be highly organised, efficient, and eager with a positive attitude. The role is admin heavy supporting the team in sample management, research trims, yarn packs and photographs with the view of simple knitwear design work once more established.
Based in Central London offices, this is a great opportunity to start in the fashion industry and grow into a successful Designer.
Main responsibilities will include:
Regular comparative shop reports, trend research, mood boards and inspiration across knitwear
Researching key trends & colours, helping to create colour palettes & trend books
Photograph, record and organise new bought shopping, samples, and all meeting rack ups
Order trims and follow through to delivery
Creating detailed clear CADs & tech packs to send to overseas factories
Keeping on track of all samples
Preparing showroom for customer meetings
Person Specification:
Design degree specialising in knitwear
Placement / industry experience advantageous
Must be eager, organised and proactive with a can-do attitude
Confident to communicate at all levels
Computer literate
Basic understanding of yarns and gauges.
Friendly, positive team player who is eager to progress within the fashion industry
