Design Administrator

Charles Tyrwhitt; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British menswear brand is seeking a Design Admin to assist the Product Design team by managing cross-category research and supporting design processes. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Fashion or Textile Design, strong proficiency in Illustrator and InDesign, and a creative portfolio showcasing their ability to take concepts to finished garments. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid work, and a fun workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Staff discount

Hybrid working policy

Fun workplace culture

Qualifications

• Highly creative portfolio demonstrating concept to finished garment.
• Strong understanding of the market and customer profile.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Design team with cross-category research.
• Conduct ongoing market research including store visits.
• Manage design boards and update Design Packs.

Skills

Proficient with Illustrator

Proficient with InDesign

Intermediate Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Degree in Fashion or Textile Design

Job description

At Charles Tyrwhitt our purpose is to "Make it easy for men to dress well". The primary purpose of the Design Admin is to be accountable for assisting the Product Design team with efficient design and administration support. Maintaining the critical path, design archives and ongoing research will support the production of quintessentially British product ranges which "make it easy for men to dress well" and ultimately increase sales. You will help ensure that product is relevant for all our markets both in the UK and internationally.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting the Product Design team by owning and managing cross‑category research.
• Conducting reliable and ongoing market research for the design team, including store visits, competitor analysis, and attendance at trade events.
• Taking ownership of design and mood boards, managing their creation, development, and sign‑off processes.
• Updating Design Packs accurately throughout the design development process for factory use.
• Understanding the Product Critical Path and managing your own deadlines to support efficient departmental workflow.
• Logging all development work and following up on CADs, fabrics, and samples from suppliers.
• Labelling and filing all seasonal developments (CADs, handlooms, proto‑samples) so they are easy to locate and identify.
• Carrying out general administrative duties as required.
• Adhering to file naming and size guidelines for CVs and supporting documents.

Qualifications:

• Proficient with Illustrator and InDesign.
• A minimum of intermediate Excel skills.
• Degree‑qualified in Fashion or Textile Design (or equivalent training).
• A highly creative, commercial portfolio that shows the ability to take a concept through to a finished garment across categories.
• Strong understanding of the market and the brand’s customer profile.
• A design‑focused, commercial eye with strong product passion and appropriate taste levels.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Product, Retail, Marketing, Design, and E‑commerce teams.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Interest and understanding of fabric design, manufacture, colour, pattern, and garment design.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Enjoys working collaboratively within and across departments.
• Maintains professionalism and demonstrates behaviours aligned with company values at all times.

How We Do Our Work:

At CT we are shaped by our three principles: BE the BOSS, BE the CUSTOMER and BE the BEST. We believe in a collaborative environment and support each other to innovate and grow.

Application Requirements:

Please attach your CV and any supporting work examples naming your files with your full name (e.g., “joe_bloggs_cv.docx”). Files must be less than 4 MB and in one of the following formats: txt, pdf, doc, docx, rtf, jpg, jpeg, png.

What You Can Expect From Us:

• Competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme.
• An entrepreneurial environment where you’re encouraged to try new ideas and drive the business forward.
• Staff discount from day one, not only at CT but also from The White Company.
• Hybrid working policy: office 3–4 days a week, 14 days on‑site across a 4‑week period with set Monday office days.
• Partnership with charities and sustainability partners – ‘giving something back’ is part of our ethos.
• Fun workplace culture with legendary Christmas and summer parties and a dedicated CT Social Team to bring excitement.