Assistant Designer Older Girls

ASDA; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks an Assistant Designer for the Older Girls design team. This role involves supporting senior designers in the design process, conducting trend research, and managing sample development. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Fashion Design or equivalent experience, a passion for children's fashion, and strong creative skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and an excellent benefits package, including a discretionary bonus and company pension.

Benefits

Discretionary company bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount

Free access to wellbeing services

Excellent parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in the fashion industry, either for a retailer or supplier.
• Proficient in digital sketching CAD.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior designers in creating and developing the older girls range.
• Manage sample development process and ensure designs meet quality standards.

Skills

Creative Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication

Education

Degree or diploma in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Designer Older Girls

Location

George House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Product Development - SF

Closing Date

20 May 2025

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Garment Designer to join our Older Girls design team on a fixed term contract for 12 months. As an Assistant Garment Designer, you will support senior designers in all aspects of the design process, including trend research, sketching (Cads), sample management, and technical documentation. You will gain valuable hands-on experience working with a variety of product categories for girls aged 3-14 years, helping to bring fresh ideas to life and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality designs.

Your Role

• Design Support: Assist senior designers in the creation and development of the older girls range, including research, concept development, and design execution.
• Trend Research: Support trend analysis and competitor research to help inform design decisions, keeping the team up-to-date with the latest market trends.
• Sketching & Tech Packs: Assist in creating technical sketches and design packs, supporting the design team with garment specifications, fabric, and trim selections.
• Sample Development: Help manage the sample development process, including organizing and tracking sample production, ensuring all designs align with the brief and meet quality standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the design, buying, and product development teams to ensure designs meet the brief and commercial needs, contributing to team discussions and brainstorming sessions.
• Administrative Support: Assist with various administrative tasks such as maintaining design files, updating critical path documents, flow boards, colour management and preparing presentations.
• Learning & Development: Take an active role in learning the full design process, gaining exposure to all stages of design from concept through to final product, and receiving regular feedback to help you grow professionally.

'Let's find out about you?"

• Education: A degree or diploma in Fashion Design or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience: already working within the fashion industry either for another retailer or a supplier.
• Passion for Fashion: A strong interest in children’s fashion, particularly girlswear, with an eagerness to stay updated on trends and market insights.
• Creative Skills: Design skills with the ability to contribute to the creative process. Experience with sketching (Digital sketching CAD) and an understanding of garment construction and textiles.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), with a willingness to learn and improve your technical skills.
• Organizational Skills: Strong attention to detail and an ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Player: A collaborative mindset, able to work well with colleagues across various teams, and open to learning from more experienced designers.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and work well within a team.

Everything you'll love

To ensure we balance moments where we know we need to collaborate together and the need for flexibility, Asda has a hybrid way of working with a minimum 3 days a week in one of our Home Offices.Over and above this, each area of Asda may have additional requirements which may require spending more days in the office, visiting suppliers, stores or depots.

You will also get an excellent benefits package including:

• Discretionary company bonus
• Company pension up to 7% matched
• 15% colleague discount in store and online
• Free access to wellbeing services such as Wagestream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas.
• Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated
• Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.

We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves