Beachwear Design Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Vogue Sourcing UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunity

Job summary

Vogue Sourcing UK in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Beachwear Designer to support the design team in developing concepts, fabrics, embroideries, and seasonal themes.

The role requires a fashion degree or equivalent, with Illustrator/Photoshop desirable, and a creative, detail-oriented team player who can work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Proficiency in Illustrator and/or Photoshop desirable.
• Creative and trend-aware with a strong eye for colour and fabric.
• Detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong team player capable of working under pressure and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support designers and design manager in developing concepts, embroideries, fabrications, and seasonal themes.
• Source fabrics to align with design requirements.
• Create detailed specs and tech packs for factories.
• Track and manage key dates to ensure adherence to the critical path.
• Liaise with factories and overseas offices to maintain smooth production workflows.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers.
• Participate in inspiration and sourcing trips.
• Develop trend and colour inspiration packs.
• Manage sample returns and provide general team administrative support.

Skills

Illustrator

Photoshop

Education

Fashion degree

Job description

Vogue Sourcing is an exciting fast paced and dynamic fashion supplier with offices around the globe. We are searching for an Beachwear Designer to join our team based in Manchester.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support designers, senior designers, and the design manager in developing original concepts, embroideries, fabrications, and seasonal themes.
• Source relevant fabrics to align with design requirements.
• Create detailed specs and tech packs for factories.
• Track and manage key dates to ensure adherence to the critical path.
• Liaise with factories and overseas offices to maintain smooth production workflows.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers.
• Participate in inspiration and sourcing trips.
• Develop trend and colour inspiration packs.
• Manage sample returns and provide general team administrative support.
• Maintain office and production room organisation, including fabric sorting.
• Handle incoming post, ensuring it reaches relevant teams and organizing new samples.
• Assist all team members with various tasks as needed.

ABOUT YOU:

• A graduate with a degree in Fashion or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and/or Photoshop is desirable.
• Creative and trend-aware, with a strong eye for colour and fabric.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player and able to build relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• To be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive manner

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Flexible working opportunity
• Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service)