Assistant Footwear Designer

ALLSAINTS Retail Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wardrobe allowance

Employee discounts

25 days holiday

Job summary

AllSaints is seeking an Assistant Footwear Designer to support the Senior Menswear Footwear Designer in developing new products and enhancing existing ones. You will assist with the design process, ensure timelines, and align with brand design, quality, and sustainability standards.

Based in our East London Studios in Shoreditch, you will contribute to presentations, CAD work, and collaboration with the wider design team while upholding AllSaints' values and ethical sourcing practices.

Qualifications

• Entry-level experience or internship in a design-related field (e.g., fashion, apparel, textile).
• Understanding of the design process from concept to production.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organising day-to-day design processes.
• Support development of design concepts under guidance of Senior designer.
• Prepare design documentation, including tech packs and spec sheets.
• Coordinate samples and ensure presentation readiness.
• Assist in preparing presentations and research sketches.
• Support colour-up CADs with Senior Designer.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Design process understanding

Organisation

Communication

Footwear construction

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

London, England, United Kingdom , Permanent

We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Our products are designed in house and made by a small number of suppliers and artisans around the world to sustainable standards.

We are a brand embarking on a very exciting plan and we are seeking new members of the team who want to contribute to this.

The role

The Assistant Footwear Designer provides support to the Senior Menswear Footwear Designer in the development of new products and the enhancement of existing ones. This role is focused on assisting with the design process, ensuring timelines are met, and that products align with the brand's design, quality, and sustainability standards.

What you’ll be doing (key responsibilities)

• Assist in the organisation of the day-to-day design processes
• Support the development of design concepts under the guidance of the Senior designer
• Assist the Senior Menswear Designer with the preparation of design documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all information (e.g. design details, tech packs, spec sheets)
• Assist with the Coordination of samples, ensuring they are prepared for presentations
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, including research and sketch decks
• Support the Senior Designer with colour up CADs
• Collaborate with the wider design team to share inspiration ideas and developments
• Support with general design tasks when required, such as dressing models, assisting on shoots, organising samples and any ad-hoc tasks as required
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ethical sourcing practices

What skills and experience do I need?

• Entry-level experience or internship in a design-related field (e.g., fashion, apparel, textile)
• Basic understanding of the design process, from concept to production
• Good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with all product teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal teams and external suppliers
• Basic technical knowledge of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and a proactive approach to supporting the Senior Designer and the wider design team
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic AllSaints environment

About the location

Based in our East London Studios in vibrant Shoreditch with perks and benefits offered from local businesses including discounts on food, shopping and health & beauty. Studio Location . Approximately a 10 minute walk from Liverpool Street Station and a 5 minute walk from Shoreditch High Street.

What we stand for

The Customer is the Boss We work as one proud team to get the best for our customers

One Team We are joined up and encourage others to share their ideas

We Do What We Say We Will We know our goals, and we work with clear outcomes in mind

We Are Responsible We are self aware, understand the impact we have on others and are positive about the future

• A generous wardrobe allowance so that you can wear our beautiful clothes to work each day
• We are a disability committed certified employer
• Employee discount for you to spend with family and friends
• 25 days holiday increasing to 28 days after 2 years continuous service
• Bank holidays, birthdays and volunteering days off
• Access to dental cash plan & free virtual GP appointments through Aviva
• UNUM employee assistance helpline
• Life assurance cover
• Access to discounted gym membership and corporate discounts
• Free, confidential, wellbeing and lifestyle support with Retail Trust
• Enhanced family leave benefits (neonatal, fertility, maternity, paternity, adaption, menopause)
• Health days for you to use either for physical or mental wellness
• Dedicated mental health support from our mental health first aiders
• Eye care vouchers, season ticket loans and much more!

#WeAreAllSaints

Our aim is to develop truly diverse teams and create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give of their best whilst contributing to the success of our brand.

We recognise the importance and strength of diversity and commit to providing equal opportunities to everyone in our employment and recruitment processes. We safeguard against any form of discrimination irrespective of gender, gender reassignment, marital status, race, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status or age.

Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still very much like to hear from you. We want you to know that finding people who have a passion for our brand and are open to learning is incredibly important to us.

If you need any support or adjustments during your application, please get in touch with us and we are happy to help.