Assistant Designer

Club L London; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion retailer is seeking a Design Assistant to join their growing team in Manchester. This role is perfect for recent graduates or those starting their fashion career. You'll work closely with the Design Team, managing various design responsibilities, engaging with suppliers, and creating tech packs. The company offers a supportive environment with full training, opportunities for progression, and attractive benefits like a bi-annual bonus and a 40% staff discount. This position promotes flexibility within working hours and a positive team culture.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonus scheme

25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Extra day off for your birthday

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

40% staff discount

Healthcare Cashplan

Free onsite gym

Enhanced pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Free snacks, drinks & treats

Social events

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in fashion design or related field.
• Completion of a placement year preferred.
• Confident in using Adobe Software for design.

Responsibilities

• Design CAD into inspiration boards.
• Work with the Merchandising Team on collections.
• Present work in sign-off meetings.
• Create detailed techpacks with specifications.
• Participate in fit sessions with the Garment Technologist.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage sample queries.

Skills

Adobe Software (Illustrator & Photoshop)

Teamwork

Time management skills

Presentation skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in fashion design or similar course

Job description

Founded in 2007 Club L was created with the vision of offering long-lasting luxury styles, trend-oriented collections with a twist and unique, statement designs that offer both exceptional quality and fit in an otherwise saturated market of fast-fashion and throw away goods.

Accessible luxury through considered purchasing, limited edition collections that leave no wastage and responsible and ethical manufacturing are at the heart of the brand, world-renowned for its premium fabrications, inclusive sizing and affordable price points.

About Us

Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and designs of unrivalled quality that flatter all figures.

From prom to occasion, maternity, bridal, and beyond, we deliver an elevated shopping experience that connects our global community of trend-setting consumers, influencers, and content creators with fresh collections dropping weekly.

The Role

Want to be part of Club L London's growing Design Team? This role would be suitable for recent graduates or those at the early stages of their career in fashion design. Full training will be provided and progression opportunities available as the company continues through an exciting period of growth.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and CAD into inspiration boards created by the Director and Head of Design
• Work closely with the Merchandising Team to action reactive collections and maximisations, including colourways and style move-ons
• Present your work in sign-off meetings to the Director & Head of Design
• Select colours / fabrications and work with the Product Developer to ensure stocks and MOQs are workable
• Work closely with the Technical Designer and Garment Tech Team to create detailed techpacks that include construction information, measurements, fabric and trims
• Participate in fit sessions with the Garment Technologist
• Liaise with suppliers daily and manage all sample queries during the development process
• Adhoc / miscellaneous tasks assigned by Head of Design / Senior Designers

More about you

• Educated to degree level in fashion design or similar course
• Completion of a placement year preferred
• Confident using Adobe Software (Illustrator & Photoshop)
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team
• A positive can-do attitude and willingness to learn
• A confident individual with the ability to present work to a wider team
• Willingness and flexibility to adapt ways of working to meet brand requirements and deadlines
• Highly organised with good time management skills.

What's on offer?

• Bi-annual bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
• Cycle to work scheme
• 40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhance maternity and sick pay
• Free snacks, drinks & treats
• Social events