Junior Designer (Accessorize)

Monsoon Accessorize; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK fashion retailer is seeking a Junior Designer for their Accessorize Clothing & Swim department. The role involves conducting trend research, developing design briefs, and collaborating with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in a fashion retail environment, a fashion-related degree, and a keen eye for detail. Offering competitive salary, holiday options, and various employee benefits, this position serves as a unique opportunity to progress in the fashion industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

23 days holiday

Bonus day off after 6 months

Pension enrollment after 3 months

Life assurance

Flexible working approach

Generous staff discount

Interest-free season ticket loans

Discounted wellness centre membership

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience as a Junior Designer in fashion retail.
• Excellent eye for detail and colour.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct trend research on designs, prints, and fabrics.
• Deliver product ranges to meet market demands.
• Communicate effectively with teams to ensure product delivery.

Skills

Trend research

Design briefs creation

Communication with suppliers

Understanding of garment construction

Attention to detail

Education

Fashion-related degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Our story began with one man and his vision; to bring vibrant, colourful, hand‑crafted artisan clothes from faraway places to the markets of London. It is a journey that started on a hippy commune in Ibiza, 1970, and finished with an overland trip east, through Afghanistan and India. Now found in West London, we’re creating vibrant products, and sharing endless discovery.

We’re now looking for a Junior Designer to join our Accessorize Clothing & Swim department. The role will cover our Swim, Nightwear & Apparel category. This is a great opportunity for a Junior Designer who is looking for a new challenge, passionate about fashion and delivering great product to the customer.

What will you do as a Junior Designer?

• Trend research including catwalks, print, graphics, new shapes and fabrics
• Identify and present key trends for the season by month with key shapes, fabrics, colour and graphic direction
• Deliver trends from research to delivery to the customer
• Assist in planning and deliver to Critical time path for your department
• Effectively communicate with team and suppliers to deliver on time
• Proactively respond to changing needs of the business and the day‑to‑day challenges to ensure delivery of the product ranges to the customer
• Demonstrate a flexible, can‑do approach and use own initiative in every aspect of your job
• Creation of sketches, design briefs & tech packs on a monthly basis to CTP and execute with the suppliers
• Digital production of embroideries, appliqués, motifs and graphics

What you will need to succeed as a Junior Designer?

• At least 1‑2 years’ experience working as a Junior Designer in a fashion retail brand
• Fashion‑related degree
• Good understanding of the apparel market, trends and what is commercially successful in the current market
• Have an excellent eye for detail and colour
• Good understanding of garment construction and fabrics is key
• Must be able to work at a fast pace to deliver tight deadlines
• Must be able to work independently as well as working with all teams
• Experience working with an Indian supplier base is essential
• Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy

What will we offer you in return?

• Competitive salary
• 23 days holiday with the option to purchase additional holiday through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Bonus day off each year after 6 months service
• A pension that you will automatically be enrolled in after 3 months
• Life assurance (subject to participating in the pension scheme)
• A flexible working approach
• Early pay day Friday finish
• A generous staff discount with up to 50% discount on our products
• Interest‑free season ticket loans
• Discounted membership at our on‑campus wellness centre (pilates, yoga etc.)
• Additional discounts through our Benefits Portal etc.

Please note all applications should include a portfolio and a link to your website to be considered for the role advertised.

If this all sounds great and you feel you are who we are looking for, let us know and apply today.

At Monsoon Accessorize we don’t focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

We provide reasonable accommodations as needed to people with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at [e-mail] to discuss any specific requirements.