Design Admin Assistant - Womenswear

J.P. BODEN & CO. LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Boden clothing allowance

30% discount on all current clothing

25 days Holiday annually

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Boden is seeking a Design Admin Assistant to support the Design team with PLM management, tech packs, artworks and BOM setup. The role involves coordinating supplier communications, sample management from development through to final, and helping keep the design space organized and presentable.

The successful candidate will have strong CAD skills (Illustrator/Photoshop), a fashion design background and a proactive, flexible mindset to thrive in Boden’s creative culture.

Qualifications

• Strong CAD, Illustrator and Photoshop skills for design admin tasks.
• Experience with PLM processes and tech packs preferred.
• Fashion design background or internship desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Design team across the design departments.
• Manage PLM tasks: tech packs, artworks, BOMs and training.
• Coordinate email and supplier communications; manage samples from development to final.

Skills

CAD skills

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM experience

Fashion design background

Organised & proactive

Education

BA hons Fashion Design/Print/Illustration/Textiles Degree

Tools

PLM system

Job description

Stylish, grounded, uplifting – these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that’s ethical, inclusive – and importantly – good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden.

Overview

The Design Admin provides strong administrative support to the Design team as well as design-based tasks. Reporting into Designer/Senior level, they work collaboratively across the design departments including with the other DAA’s and the wider team. You will be an integral part of the team and create strong relationships with Buying & Technical counterparts too.

Please note we have 2 Design Admin Assistant positions available: 1 on our Womenswear Jersey Dresses area and 1 on our Womenswear Knitwear area.

Location: 4-5 days per week at our North Acton office, with 0-1 days WFH.

Portfolio: Applicants must attach a portfolio/ examples of work to be considered for the role.

What You Will Do

• PLM management including, uploading of tech packs/artworks, colours, setting up of BOMS and training new team members where necessary.
• Email and supplier correspondence.
• Sample management from brought to development samples.
• Approval of trims, strike-off’s, artworks & lab dips.
• CP management.
• Ensure design and creative areas are kept presentable and tidy.
• Colour Palette work including creating colour palettes, ordering colours and colour management processes.
• Support the teams setting up seasonal Miro boards, build garment range boards, keep boards updated during the creative process, archive at the end of each design block.
• Sketch into samples/shapes/prints/logos, dropping in colour/embroideries/ print where directed.
• Embroidery & artwork packs.
• Research into competitors and inspirational brands.
• Meeting prep: before internal meetings be on hand to help set up rooms with the relevant requirements – samples, handlooms, etc.
• Accurate note taking in meetings.
• Design tracker management.

What We’re Looking For

• Good basic knowledge of competitor & aspirational brands.
• Comfortable working on administrative tasks, alongside creative elements.
• Keen interest for colour/print.
• Excellent CAD skills including Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop.
• PLM experience preferable.
• Ideally a BA hons Fashion Design/Print/Illustration/Textiles Degree or a relevant internship would be desirable.
• To have a mindset to be flexible and resilient to change.
• Feel part of and contribute towards a positive creative culture.
• To be organised and proactive.

Our Behaviours

• At Boden, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver.
• We keep things simple. We say what we mean, keep each other in the loop, and follow through on what we’ve said we’ll do.
• We care about doing a good job - and we care about each other.
• We’re always kind, often honest, and we will push for high standards without making it heavy.
• We know what we’re good at, we lean on each other when needed, and we show up as a team - taking ownership and getting things done together.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.
• Generous Boden clothing allowance!
• 30% discount on all current clothing ranges.
• 25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank Holidays.
• Online Portal with an array of discounts on retail & entertainment.
• Virtual GP Service for you and your household!
• Free onsite parking and subsidised café.

We want Boden to be the place everyone wants to work. Friendly, open and tolerant. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices. We believe in hiring the best person for the job, whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.

We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.