Assistant Fashion Designer

SUMEC TEXTILE & LIGHT INDUSTRY CO., LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the textile industry is seeking a talented Assistant Women’s Jersey wear Designer. This role involves collaborating on innovative designs, preparing technical sheets, and ensuring alignment with market trends. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in fashion design, technical skills, and a passion for womenswear.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in designing womenswear.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is essential.
• Ability to oversee the design process from concept to finished product.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on seasonal concepts and mood boards.
• Assist in designing jersey wear pieces.
• Source fabrics and liaise with teams in China.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Technical Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD Programs

Job description

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Manchester City Centre Office Based Role

Reports To:

Head of Womenswear Design

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented and creative Assistant Women’s Jersey wear Designer to join our dynamic design team. With at least 2 years of experience, you will support the creation of trend-led, innovative, and commercially successful designs for women’s jersey wear. You will contribute to all aspects of the design process, from concept through to finished product, involved in customer meetings & liaising with our colleagues in China.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Head of Womenswear to research & develop seasonal concepts and mood boards.
• Assist in designing jersey wear pieces that align with market trends & target customer profiles.
• Produce detailed technical CAD sheets to enable China to produce samples.
• Source fabrics, trims, & embellishments while considering quality & costs.
• Liaise with our Teams in China to ensure design ideas are translated accurately into final products.
• Assist in preparing presentations for customers.
• Stay up to date with the latest womenswear & jersey wear trends, including competitor analysis.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Fashion Design.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in designing womenswear, with a focus on jersey wear preferred.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD programs.
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric properties, & textile techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail & an eye for colour, pattern, and trends.
• Strong communication & organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about womenswear design & creating innovative, trend-led products.
• Experience working knitted fabrics, & embellishment knowledge print/embroidery etc.
• Ability to adapt between different customer requirements & price points.
• Strong graphic ability.
• Passion for Fashion: Genuine enthusiasm for womenswear & a commitment to staying updated with industry trends.

Key Attributes:

• Creative thinker with a proactive & can-do attitude.
• Team player, great communication skills, confident communicating with customers & China Factory.
• Multitasker working in a fast-paced environment ensuring tight deadlines are met.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Textile Manufacturing

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