Design Admin Assistant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a dynamic design team within a growing company. This role is perfect for a passionate womenswear design graduate eager to contribute creatively while developing their skills. You'll collaborate closely with experienced designers, assisting in the collection development process, utilizing your Adobe Illustrator expertise to create detailed CADs, and supporting all facets of design work. Join a vibrant environment where your ideas and creativity can flourish, and be part of a team that values innovation and growth in the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Graduate in womenswear design with industry placement experience.
• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and CAD creation.

Responsibilities

• Assist designers in developing collections and maintaining design boards.
• Research emerging trends and contribute to mood and color boards.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Team collaboration

Trend research

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Womenswear Design Graduate

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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WYSE London is going through a phase of growth and is looking for the best talent to join the exciting journey.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to support the growing Design team across all organisational and design development duties. This job would suit a womenswear design Graduate with industry placement experience looking for an environment in which they could thrive and develop alongside a more experienced team. There is an opportunity for growth and development for the right candidate.

PLEASE NOTE ONLY APPLICANTS WHO SUBMIT EXAMPLES OF THEIR PORTFOLIO INCLUDING EXAMPLES OF CAD WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist the designers in the development of the collections across all departments.
• Follow the creative direction and requirements set out by the Founder.
• Use Illustrator to create CADs of sketches and keep up-to-date following meetings.
• Maintain and update range boards, overviews and outfitting boards.
• Responsible for archiving and filing trims, sourcing and fabrics.
• Research exciting emerging trends with a focus on our customer profile.
• Contribute towards mood, trend and colour boards in collaboration with the rest of the Design team.
• Support designers in compiling tech packs, CAD sheets, and range plans.
• Manage the colour library, keep palettes up to date, match Pantone colors, and name colors.
• Organize lab dips in conjunction with the buying team, including requesting and approving them.
• Liaise with factories and suppliers daily to ensure smooth relationships.
• Perform any other duties necessary to support the design team’s workload.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills with confidence in creating detailed and accurate CADs.
• A team player capable of working across multiple product areas and meeting tight deadlines.
• Highly organized with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Able to collaborate across functions with Buying, Merchandising, and Tech teams.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, reliability, and a hands-on attitude.
• Adaptable, proactive, and responsive to change, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Broad industry and competitor awareness.
• A passion for fashion, with an eye on new and emerging trends and brands.
• Ability to produce detailed flat drawings.
• Excellent commercial handwriting with a strong eye for colour, proportion, and detail.