Design Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading fashion recruitment agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a Design Assistant to join a dynamic team in a hybrid working model. The role involves supporting design projects, researching trends, and creating compelling graphics and mood boards. Candidates should be motivated Design graduates passionate about the fashion industry, with proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with design and buying teams, and provides a platform for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Recent Design graduate or someone already working in design looking for new opportunities.
• Strong understanding of fashion and graphic design principles.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Research latest trends to inform design direction.
• Create mood boards that visually communicate design concepts.
• Support Senior Designer in meetings and travel.

Skills

Motivated

Passionate about design

Proficient in Photoshop

Proficient in Illustrator

Ability to create mood boards

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 the Design Assistant, you will 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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