Fashion Design Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high street fashion supplier in London is seeking a motivated Design Assistant. This full-time, permanent role will offer an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fashion design process and contribute actively to exciting projects within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Proficiency in design software like Adobe Illustrator is critical.
• Knowledge of garment construction and textiles is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team in meetings, presentations, and sample fittings.
• Assist in sourcing materials and creating technical drawings.
• Compile mood boards and stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Job description

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Leading High Street Fashion Supplier - London

Full time / permanent - office based 5 days per week

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Design Assistant to join our creative team. The Design Assistant will provide essential support to our design team, assisting in various stages of the design process from concept development to final samples. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about design to gain hands-on experience and contribute to exciting projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design team in preparing for meetings, presentations & fits.
• Assist in racking rooms for customer and internal meetings; this includes steaming samples
• Assist in sourcing trims, and other materials for sample development.
• Create technical drawings using Adobe design software.
• Assist in compiling mood boards, colour palettes, and material swatches for design presentations
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor analysis

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or related field.
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator
• Knowledge of garment construction, textiles & manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organizational/time management skills to prioritise tasks in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, the ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Previous internship or entry-level experience in design or related field.

Fantastic opportunities for professional development and growth within the company in a creative and collaborative work environment!