Design & Buying Assistant

Douglas & Grahame Ltd; Carrickfergus; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas & Grahame Ltd is seeking a Design & Buying Assistant on a full-time basis in Carrickfergus. The role encompasses supporting the full product lifecycle—from trend research and range planning to sampling and bulk production—across multiple brand lines.

You will help create seasonal collections, ensure alignment with Brand DNA and quality standards, and participate in sourcing fabrics, trims, and accessories. Travel may be required, and CAD skills with strong IT ability are desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the fashion/textile industry is desirable.
• Excellent IT ability is essential.
• Competent CAD skills are desirable.
• A full driving licence, valid passport and the willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Support the full product lifecycle from trend research and range planning through sampling to bulk production.
• Create seasonal collections aligned with Brand DNA and quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive seasonal range plans using sales analysis, trend, and market research.
• Source fabrics, trims and accessories and liaise with international supply base.

Skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Willingness to travel

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Our team is expanding! We are looking for a Design & Buying Assistant to join the team on a full-time basis.

The Company

An independent fashion house boasting 100 years’ heritage, Douglas & Grahame’s Brand portfolio includes leading menswear brands REMUS UOMO, Douglas, DG’s Drifter and Daniel Grahame, as well as best-in-class school wear brand 1880 CLUB.

With the company’s long-established strength and success rooted in an unmatched commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service across all channels, Douglas & Grahame’s future vision is now focused on ‘connected retail’, and the creation of a seamless experience for customers engaging with each of its brands across all offline and online touch points. Leveraging new technologies to bring leading-edge digital environments to the shop floor, enhancing customer experience and customer service in the fulfilment of an omni-channel sales strategy.

The organisation's entire product portfolio is designed in-house, manufactured offshore, shipped to their headquarters in Carrickfergus, and distributed to retailers across the UK, ROI and Europe.

The Role

As a design and buying assistant, you will support the full product lifecycle from trend research and range planning, through the various stages of sampling through to bulk production.

You will support the creation of seasonal collections for the company’s portfolio of brands, ensuring each new collection is developed in line with Brand DNA, and that the appropriate Quality standard is achieved and maintained.

You will be involved in the creation of comprehensive seasonal range plans, leveraging extensive sales analysis, as well as trend and market research.

You will be involved in the sourcing of fabrics, trims and accessories, be heavily involved in the product development process, and be a key liaison with an international supply base.

About you

The role will require the successful candidate to have:

• - Previous experience in the fashion/textile industry is desirable.
• - Excellent IT ability is essential.
• - Competent CAD skills are desirable.
• - A full driving licence, valid passport and the willingness to travel when required.