Assistant Designer Womens Soft Wovens

George at Asda; Lutterworth; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Company pension up to 7% matched

15% colleague discount in store and<br

Wellbeing services access (Stream, 24/

Allies Inclusion Networks

Parental leave policies

Job summary

George at Asda is seeking an Assistant Designer for Womens Soft Wovens to support trend research and drive product development in a hybrid work setting at George House.

You will collaborate with UK and international suppliers, use CAD tools (Photoshop/Illustrator), and contribute to a range of soft woven collections while maintaining customer focus.

Qualifications

• Experience in clothing retail or supply base design and track record of innovative designs aligned with customer needs.
• Experience in working with UK and overseas suppliers/factories to develop multi-category product.
• Knowledge of CAD software (Photoshop/Illustrator) and strong critical path understanding.
• Innovative approach and drive for a more digital way of working.
• Organised daily admin and sample management is essential.
• Ability to combine research via social media, blogs and trend sites/books to deliver designs.

Responsibilities

• Empower research of new trends and market information to inform decisions and drive product development.
• Assist driving product development while keeping the George customer at the heart of what we do.

Skills

Retail design experience

Trend research

CAD: Photoshop/Illustrator

Supplier collaboration

Digital working mindset

Sample management

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

"Find Your Role"

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career in fashion design, and is passionate about supporting and delivering stylish and affordable product that delights our customer.

Job Title

Assistant Designer Womens Soft Wovens

Location

George House

Employment Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours Per Week

37.5

Salary

Competitive salary plus benefits.

Category

Product Development - SF

Closing Date

17 November 2026

"Find Your Role"

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career in fashion design, and is passionate about supporting and delivering stylish and affordable product that delights our customer.

We want to know what you think. As the Assistant Designer you will be empowered to contribute to the research of new trends and market information, informing decision making and assist driving product development, whilst keeping the George customer at the heart of what we do.

"Lets Find Out About You"

• Experience within either a clothing retail or supply base design environment and a strong track record of researching and producing innovative designs in line with customer needs
• Experience in working with UK and overseas suppliers/ factories to develop multi category product
• A broad knowledge of CAD software (including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) as well as a strong critical path understanding will be key
• An innovative approach and desire to drive a more digital way of working.
• Organised and efficient daily admin and sample management is essential.
• The ability to combine a number of research avenues – Social Media, Blogs & trend sites/books, etc to deliver innovative and commercial designs under the guidance of line manager.

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 Stream, 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