Assistant Designer Womenswear

Our client is passionate about creating product that customers love.  Working with leading retailers across the UK and Europe, they combine trend-led design, strong product development and global sourcing expertise to bring great ideas to life. Design is at the heart of everything they do, and they're always looking for new ways to push product forward.  They are now looking for an Assistant Designer to join their growing team on women’s solo bottoms and tailoring.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely loves product, thrives on newness and enjoys turning inspiration into commercially successful collections. If you're always spotting the next trend, saving ideas before anyone else and thinking about what customers will want next season, you'll fit right in.

Assistant Designer Womenswear - The Role: 

• Researching fashion, colour, lifestyle and women's trends to identify new product opportunities and ensure current programmes are constantly moved forward.
• Creating trend-led women's solo and tailoring collections alongside design/ account manager.
• Developing seasonal concepts, mood boards, colour palettes and customer presentations.
• Designing commercial yet fashion-forward products with a strong understanding of the womenswear market.
• Helping to create graphics, print concepts and product stories that resonate with women.
• Producing CADs, technical packs and detailed design specifications.
• Working closely with sourcing and product development teams throughout the sampling process.
• Exploring new fabrics, washes, trims, graphics and product ideas to keep collections fresh and relevant.
• Helping to present design concepts to customers and internal teams.
• Working with an account / design manager to manage multiple projects and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.
• Monitoring competitor activity, retail trends and customer behaviour to identify new opportunities.

Assistant Designer Womenswear  - The Candidate:

 

• A minimum of 1-2 years' experience within womenswear design, ideally specialising in the women’s bottoms area.
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
• A good understanding of garment construction, fabrics and product development.
• A strong eye for colour, trend and age-appropriate design.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to translate trends into successful products.
• Strong communication & presenting skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A portfolio that demonstrates creativity, trend awareness and commercial understanding.

Assistant Designer Womenswear  - The Package:

• Competitive depending on experience and other benefits

Please note, this role is for permanent UK-based applicants only

Due to the anticipated interest in this role only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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