Design Assistant

Prettylittlething; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PrettyLittleThing in Manchester is seeking a Design Assistant with a keen eye for the PLT brand and current trends. You will support the design team with day-to-day requests, help designers with fittings and technical packs, and coordinate with UK and overseas suppliers.

You should have hand drawing and illustration skills, and proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, plus a fashion degree. The role thrives in a fast-paced environment, where teamwork and proactive problem solving help

Qualifications

• Hand drawing and illustration experience required.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Fashion Degree

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design team with day to day requests.
• Training interns and overseeing their workload.
• Admin support on multiple categories.
• Assisting designers with fitting garments and technical packs.
• Working directly with UK & overseas suppliers.
• Chasing samples and working to a critical path.
• Deliver results within specified time frames.
• Seasonal Trend research and presentation packs.
• Build and maintaining close links with buying and design teams.

Skills

Hand drawing

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Education

Fashion Degree

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Illustrator

Job description

Welcome to our world. We are PrettyLittleThing; the brand taking over your social media feeds with our next-level aesthetic that'll have you double tapping. We believe style should be accessible to all, whatever your budget, as we deliver product inspired from the catwalk and the coolest muses of the moment.

Our customer knows they can trust in us for everything they need from the latest trend-led pieces to celebrity inspired looks, to the everyday wardrobe staples and that ultimate party piece. We have gone beyond offering just clothing to become an authority in fashion and beauty in our own right, providing our customer with everything they need to own their own style.

We are more than just a brand. We aim to inspire confidence in our customers when it comes to how they dress and present themselves to the world, endeavouring to build a community of #EveryBODYinPLT. A movement towards body positivity, equality and all round feeling yo'self regardless of body type, race or gender. We're gearing up for an exciting journey ahead as we expand into the US, allowing us to distribute our products more efficiently across all 50 states. With our sights set on further territories in Europe, 2024 promises to be a monumental year for PrettyLittleThing. Join us as we embark on this thrilling adventure - your presence is essential to our success!

Your Team

To succeed here, you have to love working at pace. It's relentless, but we love it. Change is a certainty - you need to adapt and be agile. We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We're always pushing boundaries. We empower our people, giving them freedom and autonomy to learn and grow in their roles. We're passionate, agile, creative and one team.

Your Role

As a Design Assistant you will have an excellent understanding of the PLT brand and customer. You will be a highly creative an innovative induvial who is keen to be ahead of the latest trends.

• Is highly organised, keeping accurate records of developments actioned, filing and managing supplier submissions, going above and beyond in your completion tasks.
• As a Design Assistant you should be highly motivated, an active listener and a proactive thinker.
• Comfortable working at pace. Agility is something you pride yourself on.
• A team player. Someone who enjoys going above and beyond to support others in the team where needed, especially during peak times.

We want you to challenge the status quo, innovate and be open to trying new things. We're always pushing boundaries. We want you to think big. Think creativity. Be bold. Be brave.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supporting the design team with day to day requests.
• Training interns and overseeing their workload.
• Admin support on multiple categories.
• Assisting designers with fitting garments and technical packs.
• Working directly with UK & overseas suppliers.
• Chasing samples and working to a critical path.
• Deliver results within specified time frames.
• Seasonal Trend research and presentation packs.
• Build and maintaining close links with buying and design teams.

Your Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Hand drawing, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator experience are required.
• Fashion Degree

Passion

• You love what you do, believing in yourself and in boohoo. You're seen as the ultimate brand ambassador.
• You champion boohoo's commitment to sustainability and ethical practice within the fashion world.
• You're committed and focused on your role, bringing your best energy every day. Your energy has a positive impact on the whole team.
• You love learning and trying to become the best version of you in your role. You're always accessing the TD offer and have development goals you're working on.

Agile

• You always work with speed and focus. You're great at using your initiative and finding all the info you need to complete your to-do list.
• You manage your time well and know how to prioritise your tasks to meet all your deadlines. You're never afraid to ask for help when you need a hand.
• You find it easy to switch between tasks and find it easy to support different projects and teams. You're happy to try new ideas and can see things from other perspectives.

Commercial

• You keep the costs in check for everything you're responsible for. You always make the most of the budgets that are available
• You source the best-value products/software/services for boohoo, but never compromise on our ethical responsibilities.
• You use all the info available to help you weigh up the best commercial decisions for boohoo.
• You have positive relationships with our external suppliers and always project a positive image of boohoo to the outside world.
• You keep up to date with what's going on in the outside world and how it impacts the business. Sharing any hot topics with your team and your manager.

Creative

• You take inspiration from the outside world and always share any great ideas you hear with your team.
• You focus on solutions, not problems. You enjoy problem-solving and keep a positive approach.
• You bring new ideas to the table and aren't afraid to share them with your team and manager.
• You love to evolve our processes, ways of working, and templates - it's all about evolving not revolving for you.

Team

• You're always mindful and respectful of everyone that works at boohoo and welcome everyone's views, lifestyles and opinions.
• You're a great communicator by email, virtually or face-to-face. You're comfortable speaking to people, build great rapport and always super professional.
• You're the ultimate cheerleader, always being supportive and encouraging others.
• You love getting to know the wider boohoo family and collaborate easily with teams.
• You seek feedback from your manager and peers, seeing it as an opportunity to be even better in your role.

Consistently inclusive

A workplace where everyone is respected; their individual differences are valued; and they can be themselves at work; without exception.

Due to the evolving nature of our organisation, this job description is not exhaustive. While this job description will be reviewed periodically, there may from time to time be a requirement to carry out tasks which are not detailed in this document.