Graduate Design Assistant

Pentex Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentex Ltd is seeking a Design Assistant for a 12-month contract in London. The candidate will manage production samples, support designers, and contribute to the design process, requiring strong attention to detail and good communication skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Understanding of sustainability foundations.

Responsibilities

• Manage production samples and general admin duties for the design team.
• Liaise with factories and mills during the sampling process.
• Support designers in research and creating style sketches.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Initiative

Knowledge of garment construction

IT skills

Job description

DESIGN ASSISTANT (12 month contract)

At the cutting edge of fashion, Pentex is a global design and manufacturing business with its headquarters in the heart of London. We have been established for over 30 years and are an expanding business with a worldwide client base.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Filing, managing production samples, and general admin duties across the design team.
2. Manage processing of garments, ensuring the best presentation for the customer. Update trackers and systems with photos and sent-out details.
3. Work closely with the technical department to ensure samples are specified on time.
4. Ensure samples and parcels are sent out to customers in a timely manner.
5. Set up new style numbers on PLM with all relevant fabric and trim details.
6. Send patterns & fabrics to factories for sampling and update the system and trackers with all details.
7. Manage the in-house sampling process, ensuring styles are cut and made to schedule.
8. Prepare fabric packs & boards.
9. Support with preparation for customer meetings.
10. Create detailed specification sheets and request patterns.
11. Liaise with factories and mills through the sampling process where necessary. Track fabrics, trims, and samples.
12. Support designers in research, creating boards, shop reports, and style sketches.

The Candidate

• Strong work ethic, willing to go the extra mile.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Good eye for commercial product and trends.
• Passionate, enthusiastic, shows initiative.
• A strong interest and awareness of the industry, what's happening on the high street, catwalks, and social media.
• Knowledge of garment construction.
• Understanding of sustainability foundations in this industry or willingness to learn.
• Proficient IT skills including Photoshop and Illustrator.