Design Administrator (TGS1743) – £27k

Tagged Resources; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's fashion company in Berkshire is seeking a proactive Design Administrator to support a small design team. This role involves maintaining the PLM system, creating design colourways, and organizing samples. The ideal candidate shows great attention to detail and has an interest in fashion and textiles. Experience with Adobe Illustrator is advantageous. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the creative process while ensuring all design materials are accurately maintained.

Qualifications

• Strong focus on accuracy and detail.
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks consistently.
• Willingness to learn new software tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to designers and maintain the PLM system.
• Update design descriptions and create design colourways.
• Organize samples and assist with photoshoots as needed.
• Create seasonal catalogues and manage approvals with licensors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Interest in fashion and textiles

Experience with Adobe Illustrator

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

Job description

Location: Berkshire

Type: Permanent

Industry: Childrenswear

Job Ref: TGS1743

The Company:

A fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and proactive Design Administrator to join a small, fastpaced design team. This pivotal support role bridges the gap between creative concept and technical execution. You will be the “engine room” of the department, ensuring our PLM system, design boards and tech packs are meticulously maintained, our seasonal catalogues are both visually engaging and precise, and our physical libraries remain well organised and inspiring

The Role:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to a small team of designers, including but not limited to the following:
• Input and maintain data within the PLM system, including creating new style numbers, uploading artwork, linking bought sample imagery, and adding fabric compositions.
• Update design descriptions (e.g. fabric composition, techniques) across Design Boards and Tech Packs using Adobe Illustrator.
• Creating Design Colourways. Using Adobe Illustrator to create colourways of an existing design, guided by the design team.
• Working on tech packs for repeat styles and/or new colourways
• Amendments to existing tech packs, this will be purely data amends or basic design amendments as instructed by the design team.
• Organise bought samples and assist with photoshoots when required.
• Maintain and organise fabric, trims, and techniques libraries to ensure relevance and accessibility.
• Assist the design team with mood boards, trend research, and competitor shop (comp shop) data.
• Pull and share relevant reports from WGSN with the design team.
• Support UK and international comp shop planning, including itineraries, maps, and accommodation.
• Create artwork packs, physical colour palettes, and fabric swatches for licensors and customers, using design information provided by the design team.
• Coordinate approvals with licensors and manage customer selections.
• Work closely with the sales team to ensure accuracy across Design Boards, Tech Packs, and the PLM system, keeping up to date with ongoing changes and amendments.
• Creating seasonal catalogues across the design departments

Skills Required:

• Interest in fashion, childrenswear, textiles, and the wider creative industry.
• High level of attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy.
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks while maintaining consistency, focus, and quality.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is advantageous but not a requirement on application, however, a willingness and enthusiasm to learn these tools is required.