Design Assistant

Elizabeth Scarlett; Potters Bar; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative lifestyle brand is seeking a Design Assistant to transform unique hand-painted artworks into digital formats for production. This role involves creating and adapting patterns, ensuring color accuracy, and collaborating closely with the design team to deliver high-quality products. With a mission to fund wildlife conservation, this forward-thinking company offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference while enjoying flexible working arrangements and generous perks.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual Learning & Development budget

Annual Summer Retreat

£500 of products per year

60% team discount

25% discount for friends & family

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar CAD/art-working role, ideally in bags or accessories.
• Portfolio showcasing technical CAD skills and pattern development.

Responsibilities

• Transform hand-painted artworks into digital CAD files for production.
• Create and adapt patterns while ensuring brand integrity.
• Collaborate with Design and Production teams for technical specifications.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

CAD Design

Pattern Development

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

2+ years experience in CAD/art-working

Tools

Digital Asset Management Software

Job description

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 + discretionary bonus

️ Office requirement: 3 day per week (2 days WFH)

Location: Potters Bar

Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time

The role

At Elizabeth Scarlett, we are scaling our presence in the UK and US with the ambitious goal of raising £2 Million for Wildlife Conservation by 2030. We are looking for passionate, driven individuals eager to make an extraordinary impact and help us achieve this goal.

As our Design Assistant you will be responsible for transforming Elizabeth's hand-painted watercolour artworks into digital CADs for production. Working closely with Elizabeth and the Design team, you will develop precise technical files for embroidery and print production, create repeat patterns, and adapt approved designs across our product range. You are a meticulous and creative individual with excellent technical skills who can faithfully represent Elizabeth's unique artistic style while ensuring designs are optimized for our production processes.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

• Convert Elizabeth's watercolour paintings and sketches into polished digital CAD files for embroidery, print and product applications
• Create and develop patterns and prints from original artwork while maintaining the integrity of Elizabeth's distinctive style
• Adapt approved designs across multiple product categories, considering different shapes, scales, and production requirements
• Ensure colour accuracy and consistency across all digital files according to our brand standards
• Work closely with the Design and Production team to help prepare production-ready technical specifications suitable for global manufacture
• Troubleshoot technical design issues and suggest creative solutions
• Stay updated on CAD software developments and digital design techniques relevant to luxury accessories
• Share a good understanding of supplier capabilities and technical aspects of printing
• Maintain an organised digital asset library of all CAD files and design elements
• Assist with the creation of presentation materials for internal reviews and supplier communications
  
  

What exactly is Elizabeth Scarlett?

A lifestyle and accessories brand that helps fund wildlife conservation — £2 Million in direct contributions by 2030 is our goal.

We predominantly sell personalised and embroidered velvet accessories across the Pouches, Makeup, Travel, Sleep and Bags categories. People love gifting, receiving and treating themselves with our products because of the little moments of joy and continuous reminders of wildlife they bring.

Our mission is to create joy by making exceptionally high-quality products that are inspired by nature, beautifully functional and adorned with hand-painted designs by our founder, Lizzie.

In 2025 we will be:

• Growing our US business to 50% (or more!) of total revenue
• Redefining our brand into a standout memorable asset
• Developing our product categories for commercial scale
  
  

What do I need to bring with me?

• 2+ years experience in a similar CAD/art-working role, ideally in bags, accessories or textile design
• Portfolio demonstrating technical CAD skills and pattern development
• Able to come into our Potters Bar (EN6) studio 3 days a week
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Experience in creating patterns and adapting designs across different product formats
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong colour-matching abilities
• Understanding of luxury product standards and quality expectations
• Excellent time management skills with ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
  
  

What We Can Offer You

Salary with Performance-Based Bonus

• £28,000 - £32,000 + bonus
  
  

Flexibility

• 2 day wfh each week
• 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  
  

Personal Development

• Annual Learning & Development budget (3% of gross salary)
• Annual Summer Retreat (e.g., 2 days at 42 Acres!)
  
  

Team Perks

• £500 of Elizabeth Scarlett products per year + 60% team discount
• Personal code with a 25% discount for friends & family
  
  

Interview Steps

• Preliminary phone call interview with our People & Culture Manager
• Prepare & submit a task
• Second video interview with Amelia & Ellie
• In person final stage interview
  
  

Interested? Apply Now!