Design Admin Assistant - Soft Wovens (Hybrid)

WYSE London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

WYSE London is seeking a highly organised Design Admin Assistant to support the soft wovens design team from our Head Office in Shepherd’s Bush. This full-time role includes in-office Monday–Thursday and Friday work-from-home.

You will assist in developing the Soft Wovens collection, create CADs in Illustrator, manage range boards, and coordinate with suppliers and factories while learning the full design process under the Head of Design and Founder guidance.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Womenswear Fashion Design, ideally with relevant industry placement or internship experience.
• Genuine interest in soft woven womenswear and an ambition to develop into a Designer.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills, with the ability to produce accurate CADs and detailed technical flat drawings.
• A good understanding of womenswear garment construction, proportion, fit and fabrication.
• A strong eye for colour, proportion and detail, with a commercial handwriting.
• An understanding of how trends and creative ideas can be interpreted for a specific brand and customer.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to communicate with suppliers and factories.

Responsibilities

• Support with the development of the Soft Wovens collection, including dresses, blouses, skirts whilst contributing to the wider seasonal collection where required.
• Follow the creative direction and seasonal requirements set by the Founder and Head of Design, helping to translate these into commercially relevant product for the WYSE customer.
• Research emerging trends, brands, vintage references, colour, fabric and product ideas with a strong focus on our customer profile.
• Conduct regular competitor and market research, sharing relevant product, fabric, colour and styling discoveries with the wider Design team.
• Contribute to seasonal mood, trend, colour and fabric boards in collaboration with the Design team.
• Support the sourcing and development of fabrics, trims, finishes and colourways appropriate for the Soft Wovens collection.
• Maintain an organised archive and library of fabrics, trims, sourcing references and colours.
• Use Adobe Illustrator to create accurate CADs and detailed technical flat drawings from sketches and design direction.
• Colour up CADs and develop colour and print ideas in line with the seasonal palette.
• Keep CADs, range boards, collection overviews and range plans accurate and up to date throughout the development process.
• Support Designers in compiling clear and accurate design/specification packs and CAD sheets, working closely with the Technical team to ensure factories have the information required to produce accurate samples.
• Liaise with factories and suppliers on a daily basis, building positive relationships and communicating design information clearly and accurately.
• Manage colour palettes, lab dips, strike-offs and related approvals in conjunction with the Buying team.
• Work collaboratively with Design, Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams to ensure information is communicated accurately and in line with seasonal critical-path deadlines.
• Support the Design team with any additional creative or organisational duties required during the development of each collection.

Skills

Design fundamentals

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Womenswear construction

Color theory

Detail oriented

Organisation

Supplier comms

Education

Degree in Womenswear Fashion Design

Tools

CAD software

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

WYSE London is seeking a highly organised Design Admin Assistant to support the soft wovens design team from our Head Office in Shepherd’s Bush. This full-time role includes in-office Monday–Thursday and Friday work-from-home.

You will assist in developing the Soft Wovens collection, create CADs in Illustrator, manage range boards, and coordinate with suppliers and factories while learning the full design process under the Head of Design and Founder guidance.