Graphic Designer/Design Assistant (Apparel)

Regatta Group; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor apparel company in Huddersfield is seeking a creative Graphic Designer to assist in building seasonal trend boards, develop artwork, and support the design teams. Candidates should hold a degree in Graphic Design or a related field and possess strong skills in Adobe software. The role offers numerous benefits, including a profit-sharing bonus, extensive annual leave, and personal development opportunities. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds as we strive for diversity within our workplace.

Benefits

Profit Share Bonus

Future-Proof Pension

Annual Leave

Loyalty Rewards

Buy More Leave

Continual development

Exclusive Discounts

Perks at Your Fingertips

Family Support

Celebrate You

Wellness Walks

Inspiring Workspace

Volunteer Day

Hassle-Free Parking

Delicious Dining

Cycle to Work

Fitness Perks

Convenient Facilities

Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Graphics, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of colour, composition, typography, and print techniques.
• Internship or junior-level industry experience within graphic design, fashion, or print design.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building seasonal trend boards and presentations.
• Develop artwork across multiple product categories including fleece and outerwear.
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure print accuracy and quality.

Skills

Graphic design

Fashion graphics

Print design

Adobe Illustrator

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

CAD software

CLO 3D Design

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in building seasonal trend boards, concept presentations, and visual communication materials.
• Create seasonal placement graphics and all-over print repeats for both menswear and womenswear collections.
• Develop artwork across multiple product categories including fleece, jersey, and outerwear.
• Conduct trend, market, and graphic technique research to support concept development.
• Prepare production-ready artwork files in line with technical and supplier requirements.
• Work closely with the Head of Menswear and Head of Womenswear to interpret and deliver their design direction.

Other Responsibilities

• Support senior designers throughout the full design cycle.
• Update and amend seasonal range plans and line sheets.
• Review and comment on lab dips, print strike-offs, and artwork approvals.
• Communicate with suppliers when needed to ensure print accuracy and quality.
• Maintain organised digital asset libraries, boards, and artwork files.
• Support the wider design team with day-to-day tasks and administrative needs.

Branding and Accessories

• New artwork is designed and developed in line with the brand's plans and themes.
• Handwriting is kept consistent.

Qualifications

• Degree in Graphic Design, Fashion Graphics, Textile Design, or a related field.
• Brand Awareness and product relevance.
• Internship or junior-level industry experience within graphic design, fashion, or print design.
• Strong understanding of colour, composition, typography, and print techniques.
• Ability to design both placement graphics and seamless all-over prints.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in taking creative direction.
• Proactive, creative, and enthusiastic about apparel and trend-led graphic design.
• Computer literate, full understanding of Adobe Illustrator, Indesign, CAD software and Excel, Centric PLM or relevant alternative, CLO 3D Design.

Benefits and Perks

• Profit Share Bonus: Enjoy a discretionary bonus based on the company's success.
• Future-Proof Pension: Secure your retirement with our comprehensive pension plan.
• Annual Leave: 25 days starting annual leave entitlement.
• Loyalty Rewards: Earn an extra day off for every 3 years of service, up to 2 additional days.
• Buy More Leave: Buy up to an additional 3 days of annual leave every year.
• Continual development: Comprehensive training and development, including bitesize learning, apprenticeship courses, and ongoing opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Discounts: Get special discounts across all our brands.
• Perks at Your Fingertips: Access a variety of benefits through our company website.
• Family Support: Benefit from enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave after 2 years of service.
• Celebrate You: Take advantage of birthday hours to celebrate your special day.
• Wellness Walks: Join company walks to stay active and connect with colleagues.
• Inspiring Workspace
• Volunteer Day: Enjoy a paid day off to give back to your community.
• Hassle-Free Parking
• Delicious Dining
• Cycle to Work: Save on travel with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Fitness Perks: Access discounted gym memberships at various locations.
• Convenient Facilities: Freshen up with our on-site shower facilities, complete with hairdryers and straighteners.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At Regatta Group, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.