Junior Designer

Rat & Boa; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary fashion brand is seeking a passionate Junior Designer to collaborate closely with Creative Directors in London. This role involves researching trends, sketching designs, and supporting fittings while facilitating a creative and fast-paced studio environment. Ideal candidates will have a fashion design degree, a strong portfolio, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, along with a love for the brand's unique style.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Medicash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced parental pay

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a design assistant or intern role.
• Strong portfolio showing creativity and technical ability.
• Passionate about the brand's aesthetic and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Research fresh ideas and create moodboards.
• Create CAD sketches and develop new designs.
• Support fittings and manage samples.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator

Excellent communication skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

About Us

Founded in 2015 by friends Valentina Muntoni and Stephanie Bennett, Rat & Boa is a bold and unapologetic fashion brand built on the celebration of femininity and individuality. Known for our signature prints, dramatic silhouettes, and nostalgic glamour with a modern twist, we create pieces designed to elevate every moment of dressing up.

We are more than a brand — we are a growing global community. Every collection tells a story, blending romanticism with edge, and we're on an exciting journey to evolve into a fully-fledged fashion house. With ambitious plans to expand into new categories and explore fresh creative directions, this is an incredible time to join our team and help shape the next chapter of our story.

The role

We're looking for a highly creative and passionate individual to join our Design Team in London.

As a Junior Designer, you'll work closely with our Creative Directors, helping bring collections to life from the first sketch to the final sample. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where no two days are the same—you'll research, sketch, design, and support fittings, while developing your craft in a collaborative, high-energy environment.

We're looking for someone who lives and breathes fashion, brings a fresh perspective, thrives on detail, and is ready to make their mark in an established yet evolving brand.

• Research & Inspire: Research fresh ideas across runway, vintage, street style, and culture. Create moodboards, colour palettes, and references that feed into collection direction.
• Design Develop: Create CAD sketches, develop new shapes, prints, and details, and prepare tech packs that translate creative concepts into production-ready designs.
• Sample & Fit: Support fittings, manage samples, trims, and strike-offs, ensuring our vision comes to life with precision.
• Collaborate & Communicate: Partner with product development, production, and merchandising teams, and liaise with suppliers when needed to keep designs aligned with our Critical Path.
• Organise & Support: Keep design archives, sample rails, and boards sharp and up to date, and assist in preparing for design reviews and range sign-offs.
• Team Support: Day-to-day admin tasks.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Sharp eye for detail, fabric, and construction, with a solid grasp of garment design
• 1-2 years of experience in a design assistant or intern role (placements count)
• Organised, proactive, and hungry to learn, with the confidence to bring new ideas to the table
• A collaborator with excellent communication skills, who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Passion for Rat & Boa—our aesthetic, our ethos, and our evolution
• A degree in Fashion Design (or equivalent experience) with a strong portfolio that shows creativity, technical ability, and an understanding of Rat & Boa's aesthetic
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (CADs) and Photoshop (moodboards/prints)

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At Rat & Boa, we're building collections with attitude, confidence, and originality. Joining our team means:

• Exposure to every stage of the design process—from research and sketching to fittings and final production
• The chance to grow your voice as a designer in a small, creative team where your input really matters
• A fast-paced, inspiring, supportive environment where creativity is encouraged
• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and an additional 0.5 days on Christmas Eve & New Year's Eve)
• Medicash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced parental pay

Rat and Boa are an equal opportunities employer. We recognise the value of an inclusive workplace culture, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their unique perspective. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We strive to eliminate biases and discrimination in our recruitment process, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated based on their skills, qualifications, and potential to contribute to our team.

Please reach out if you have any specific requirements or require any reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process. We are always happy to accommodate.