Fashion Design Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading high street fashion supplier is looking for a motivated Design Assistant to join their creative team in York. The role involves supporting the design team at various stages of the design process, providing hands-on experience in a dynamic environment. This full-time, office-based position offers fantastic opportunities for professional development and growth within a creative and collaborative workspace.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Growth within a collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• Previous internship or entry-level design experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in design software and knowledge of garment construction.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

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!