Assistant Designer Womenswear Denim

Marks & Spencer; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is looking for an Assistant Designer passionate about denim to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves product direction through seasonal briefs, creating high-standard Tech packs, and collaborating with technical teams. Candidates should have significant design experience in retail and be proficient in design software like Adobe Illustrator and PLM. The position offers competitive benefits and fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus scheme

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Tailored induction and training

Wellbeing support, including Virtual GP

Charity volunteer day

Qualifications

• Significant designer experience in Retail or Manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in creating accurate Tech packs.
• Strong understanding of garment make-up and fabric specifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver global product direction for categories through seasonal briefs.
• Design and develop products with high standards of Tech packs.
• Collaborate with technical teams through design and development.
• Conduct in-depth research on product scope and global retail trends.
• Coordinate looks and trends with the design team.

Skills

Design handwriting and taste level

Expertise in design

Strong understanding of fabric and fit

Ability to create Tech packs

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in InDesign

Proficiency in PLM

Job description

From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.

As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results-orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey.

We are looking for an Assistant Designer with a passion for denim to join our outstanding Team.“Please note this role is a 12-month fixed term contract”

**IMPORTANT - Please make sure you include a sample of your portfolio to your application**

To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.

What’s in it for you

Beinga part ofM&Sisexactlythat –playingyour part tobringthe magicofM&Stoour customers everyday.We’rean inclusive,dynamic,exciting,andeverevolvingbusinessbuiltondoingtherightthingandbringingexceptionalquality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever, and however they want to shop with us.

Herearesomeofthebenefitsweofferthatmakeworkingfor M&Sjustthat littlebitmorespecial…

• Aftercompletingyourprobationaryperiod,you’llreceive 20%colleaguediscountacrossallM&Sproductsand many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitiveholidayentitlementwiththepotentialtobuyextraholiday days!
• Discretionarybonusschemesawardedbasedonhowyouachieveyourpersonalobjectivesandour performance as a business.
• AgenerousDefinedContributionPensionSchemeandLifeAssurance.
• Adedicatedwelcometoourteamswithatailoredinductionandawiderange oftrainingprogrammesto develop your skills.
• Amazingperksanddiscountsvia ourM&SChoicesportaltomaximiseyour financialandpersonalwellbeing.
• Accesstoafantasticrange ofwellbeingsupportforallcolleaguesincludingaccesstoour24/7VirtualGPand PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• Acharityvolunteerdaytosupportacharityorcause you'repassionate aboutthroughadedicateddayaway from work.

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include

• Work with Design Lead to deliver global product direction for the category through seasonal Briefs and OTB opportunities and identify up-trending and down-trending products, categories, fabrics, and items etc.
• Design and develop product. Deliver consistently high standards of Tech packs on PLM to Sourcing offices to meet critical paths. Consistently high hit rate.
• Work in collaboration the Technical teams through the design and development process to ensure delivery of the agreed fabric and innovation strategy. Create tech packs via PLM delivering an accurate and commercial interpretation of the product design including the BOM, design aesthetic of garment make up and agreed fabric specifications.
• In depth research of the product scope including global retail research to trades fairs etc. as appropriate. Identify and communicate key opportunities and actions post trips.
• Work with DL and Designers on coordinated looks/trends through the process as required. Work with Designers across Clothing & Home Design sharing trends to build strong XBU looks and lifestyles for the customer.

Who you are

Your skills and experience will include

• Design handwriting and taste level to be in line with M&S style vision and in line with the M&S customer expectation
• Expert in the field of design with significant designer experience within the Retail and/or Manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of fabric, fit, and garment make up to ensure product integrity
• Ability and strong competence in creating Tech packs
• Expert level of proficiency in Design related CAD software to include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design and PLM

Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating, and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunitiesyet.Marks& Spencerstrivestobe aninclusive organisation,trusted,andadmiredbyourcolleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We arecommittedtobuildingdiverseandrepresentativeteams,whereeveryone canbringtheirwhole selvestowork and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’thesitatetoletusknowwhencompletingyourapplication.Thisinformationwillbe pickedupbyourteam, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

Job Info

• Job Identification 101173
• Job Category Design
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Waterside House, London, W2 1NW, GB