Junior Designer for Tailoring & Trousers

Hackett Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global fashion group as a Junior Designer, supporting the Senior Design Manager for tailoring and trousers. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in the design process, from creating tech packs to coordinating with suppliers. With a commitment to innovation and quality, you will contribute to a team that values craftsmanship and sustainability in fashion. If you have a passion for design and a collaborative spirit, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with CAD and creating detailed tech packs.
• Preferred knowledge on PLM or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Design Manager in all design aspects.
• Organise design archives and maintain fabric libraries.
• Track sample and prototype progress for timely delivery.

Skills

CAD

Time Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Tools

PLM Software

Illustrator

Job description

At AWWG, transformation is embedded in our DNA. Founded in 1998 under the name of Pepe Jeans Group. With headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and design offices in London and Nice, this global fashion group integrates the iconic brands Pepe Jeans London, Hackett, and Façonnable. AWWG also has the master franchisee and agency for Tommy Hilfiger (Spain and Portugal) as well as the agency for Calvin Klein, DKNY, Donna Karan, and Karl Lagerfeld (Spain and Portugal).

AWWG currently has over 3,500 points of sale, a presence in 86 countries globally, and a workforce of more than 4,500 employees of 79 nationalities. As a global retail platform, the Group is committed to constant evolution and to creating brand equity by transformation, in line with the changes, challenges, and inherent needs of the industry. The three iconic brands are unified as part of AWWG while each maintains its own strong DNA and values, built up over thirty years in the retail sector with strong design teams, product development, and brand enhancement. AWWG continuously evolves, pushing the limits and defying the status quo to create value through innovative, aspirational, and sustainable products that prioritize excellence, craftsmanship, differentiation, and quality.

The project!

As a Junior Designer you will be supporting the Senior Design Manager for Hackett London Tailoring and Trousers.

What will the role entail?

• Assist the Senior Design Manager in all design aspects.
• Organise and maintain design archives, fabric libraries and trims.
• Create and maintain up-to-date tech packs for Tailoring and trousers using illustrator and PLM.
• Help to prepare for presentations and assist in design reviews and supplier meetings
• Coordinate with fabric suppliers and liaise with factories on product development
• Track sample and prototype progress to ensure timely delivery and adherence to specifications.
• Assist with trend and fabric research and competitive market analysis for tailoring and trousers.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Not essential but preferred knowledge on PLM or similar software
• Experience with CAD and creating detailed tech packs
• Highly organised with strong time management skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to take direction and learn
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration abilities

Department: CPO | Product Design Hackett