Design Assistant

Zachary Daniels; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion and lifestyle brand is seeking a motivated Design Assistant in Manchester. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity for recent design graduates or individuals in a design role ready for a new challenge. You will create compelling design concepts, perform market research on trends, and work closely with senior designers and product teams. Ideal candidates should be eager to learn, highly passionate about fashion, and possess skills in Photoshop and Illustrator.

Qualifications

• Design graduate or equivalent experience in a design role.
• Eager to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Seek out the latest trends in design and fashion.
• Create mood boards to communicate design concepts.
• Support Senior Designer and manage sample trackers.

Skills

Passion for design

Knowledge of fashion trends

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Illustrator

Education

Design degree

Job description

Design Assistant | Greater Manchester | Hybrid Working | £26,000 - £27,000 | Fashion & Lifestyle Brand

Are you a Design graduate looking for your first step into industry? Or already in a Design role but ready for something fresh, fast-paced, and exciting... If so, then this opportunity could be perfect for you.

As their Design Assistant, you'll work on exciting new product in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. We're looking for someone motivated, eager to learn, and genuinely passionate about design, fashion, graphic design (apparel), and print.

As the Design Assistant, you will :

Constantly seek out the latest shapes, silhouettes, colours, fabrics, graphics, and print direction for the season

Use platforms such as Drapers, WGSN, catwalk reports, and social media to stay ahead of emerging trends

Build clear, compelling mood boards to communicate trend and print messages

Support with graphics and print design; including logos, placement prints, repeats, and artwork updates

Conduct market research around competitor newness and react quickly by sharing findings and actions with the wider team

Draw and sketch design concepts confidently

Use Photoshop and Illustrator to create design developments, graphics, and print artwork

Bring your designs to life with annotations, callouts, and key design messages

Attend fit sessions alongside the design and buying teams

Support your Senior Designer with internal meetings as well as occasional domestic and international travel

Communicate clearly and professionally with factories and suppliers regarding designs, tech packs, and print artwork

Create and maintain sample management trackers

Track samples and keep initial costings up to date for the wider sales and buying teams

Work closely with product teams for sign-offs, rack-ups, lessons learned sessions, and other cross-functional meetings

Support and take ownership of essential admin tasks including meeting notes, photo updates, and sample management

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