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
