Design & Creative Assistant (East)

Monsoon; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer seeks a Design Assistant to support the design team in creating innovative fashion collections. The role involves day-to-day operational assistance, design research, and using software such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Ideal candidates will showcase a passion for fashion, hold a degree in the field, and possess relevant experience.

Benefits

23 days holiday with purchase option

Bonus day holiday after 6 months

Pension plan enrollment after 3 months

Life assurance

Flexible working approach

Generous staff discount up to 50%

Interest-free season ticket loans

Discounted Wellness Centre membership

Qualifications

• One year experience as a Design Assistant for a fashion retailer or supplier.
• Ability to use CAD and design software effectively.
• Understanding of components and basic knowledge of manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the design department.
• Assist in designing and developing an original range.
• Compile mood boards and colour palettes.

Skills

Fashion design interest

Sketching

Communication

Education

Degree in Fashion

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

CAD

Job description

What will you do as a Design Assistant?

• Provide general administrative support to the design department and as when required
• Assist and support in the day-to-day operation of the design area; to assist in designing, developing, and sampling an original and innovative range in line with the brand handwriting and business objectives
• Identifying seasonal trends as appropriate for the brand including key fashion profiles, colours, fabrications and must haves for the season
• Assist in compiling strong reference material, including researching and compiling mood boards and colour palettes
• Assist in the planning of the Critical Path for product areas, ensuring effective communication with suppliers and relevant team members
• Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to produce flat sketches and other work as required
• Ability to create sketches and other creative material by hand
• Digital production of embroideries, appliques, motifs and graphics

What you will need to succeed as a Design Assistant?

• Keen interest and passion to work in fashion design.
• One years experience as a Design Assistant for a fashion retailer or a supplier in this market
• Degree in Fashion
• Ability to use CAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as freehand sketching and designing
• Good understanding of components and a basic knowledge of construction and manufacturing
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and an ability to work under own initiative
• Confident and articulate communicator with an ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to deliver to tight timescales and work under pressure
• Excellent eye for colour
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of ‘brand handwriting’

What will we offer you in return?

• Competitive salary
• 23days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Bonus day holidayeach year after 6 months service
• A pension that you will be automatically be enrolled in after 3 months
• Life assurance (subject to participating in the pension scheme)
• A flexible working approach
• Early pay day Friday finish
• A generous staff discount with up to 50% discount on our products
• Interest free season ticket loans
• Discounted membership for our on-campus Wellness Centre
• Additional discounts such as Westfield discount,etc

Please include examples of your CAD work or tech packs for consideration.

At Monsoon Accessorize we don’t focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

We provide reasonable accommodations as needed to people with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] to request discuss any specific requirements.