Assistant Apparel Designer

QVC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retail company in Greater London is seeking an Assistant Apparel Designer to support the design process of private label products. In this hybrid role, you will engage in market research, develop colour palettes, and collaborate with design teams to ensure products resonate with customers. Candidates should possess a degree in Fashion Design and experience with design tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Competitive compensation and abundant benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Company discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design or Fine Arts or equivalent experience.
• Experience with design and conceptual skills, with a sense of colour and print.
• Experience maintaining complex spreadsheets in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of the product design process, including market research and sketching.
• Create presentation boards and materials for product meetings and reviews.
• Research seasonal trends and shop the market for new ideas.
• Develop seasonal colour palettes and build fabric libraries.

Skills

Design and conceptual skills

Sense of colour and print

Organisational skills

Presentation skills

Collaborative working

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design or Fine Arts

Tools

Excel

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

The Opportunity

QVC UK is looking for an Assistant Apparel Designer to join our Design team at Chiswick Park, West London. You will play an important part in developing our private label products, supporting the design process from concept to final approval. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will help shape our product range for QVC's proprietary brands, ensuring every piece resonates with our customers and reflects the latest trends. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 2 days a week in the office and 3 days working from home.

Who We Are

QVC empowers shoppers with knowledge and shares insights in a lively, engaging way. We offer an ever-changing collection of familiar brands and fresh new products – from home and fashion to beauty, electronics and jewellery – and we connect shoppers to interesting personalities, engaging stories and award‑winning customer service.

QVC International brings the QVC shopping experience to millions of people in Germany, Austria, Japan, the U.K., Ireland and Italy. QVC International reaches 124 million homes via 10 television networks and reaches millions more via multiple streaming services, websites, mobile apps and social pages. QVC International has team members in the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China.

Your Impact

• You will support all aspects of the product design process, including market research, sketching, material and colour selection
• You’ll create presentation boards and materials for product meetings and line reviews
• You will help research seasonal trends and shop the market for new ideas
• You’ll help develop seasonal colour palettes and build fabric libraries with our sourcing teams
• You will create flat sketches and design development packages using our PLM system.
• You’ll review and approve proto samples, ensuring materials meet design needs
• You will collaborate with our technical designers and overseas offices to ensure accuracy and delivery
• You’ll also maintain development documentation and support the team with special projects

What You Bring

• You will have a bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design or Fine Arts (or equivalent experience)
• You have experience with design and conceptual skills, with a sense of colour and print
• You will have experience working systems such as Excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets), Photoshop and Illustrator.
• If you have knowledge of a PLM system this will be an advantage
• You should have excellent organisational and presentation skills
• You will have the ability to work collaboratively, communicate clearly and adapt to new ideas
• Enthusiasm, responsibility and a problem‑solving mindset

Disability Confident Scheme

QVC UK is a Disability Confident Leader, level 3 accredited employer and operates a Disability Confident Scheme ("DCS"). For any UK based roles, if you’d like to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this on the application form.

Total Rewards

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier‑free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.