Menswear Assistant Designer

John Lewis; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night premium

Hybrid working

London office

Job summary

John Lewis is seeking an entry‑level Fashion Designer to join the design team in London. This permanent role combines office and home work, with three in‑person days weekly and store/brand collaboration.

You will develop seasonal collections, research trends and contribute to mood boards, sketches and technical packs for internal and external teams. You will use CLO3D and Adobe Creative Suite to create digital prototypes, work with pattern makers and production teams, and help maintain product

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail‑oriented in fashion design.
• Strong aesthetic sense for premium brands.
• Skilled in mood boards, sketches and tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Support design team in seasonal collection development.
• Conduct trend research and fabric sourcing with a premium lens.
• Prepare mood boards, sketches and tech packs for internal/external use.
• Use CLO3D to create digital prototypes and visualize construction.
• Collaborate with pattern makers, developers and production teams.
• Present ideas clearly to the team and participate in fittings and revisions.
• Stay informed on luxury materials and design techniques.

Skills

CLO3D

AI design

Illustrator

Photoshop

Trend research

Team collaboration

Education

Fashion Design degree

Portfolio

Tools

CLO3D

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

...Are you passionate about a career in Fashion Design? ...Do you want to work for a premium fashion brand? If so, read on! We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Fashion Designers to join our design team at a premium fashion brand. You will demonstrate a strong aesthetic sensibility, a proactive mindset, and a deep passion for elevated design. You should be hungry to learn, full of creative energy, and eager to contribute to a team that values refinement, innovation, and craftsmanship. You will be a designer with an innate sense of taste, a refined eye for detail, and a strong desire to grow within a premium brand environment. You bring energy, ambition, and originality to everything you do, with a clear passion for design excellence and modern luxury.

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £4.25 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

Contract type - Permanent

Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The expectation is for three in-person days per week, which can include your time spent on store visits and meeting brands / suppliers. Core office days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Location - This role is based at our Pimlico Head Office, London.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design team in the development of seasonal collections that align with our premium brand identity.
• Conduct trend research, fabric sourcing, and concept development with a sophisticated point of view.
• Prepare mood boards, sketches, and technical packages for internal and external communication.
• Utilize 3D design software (CLO3D) to create high-quality digital prototypes and visualize garment construction with precision and finesse.
• Collaborate closely with pattern makers, technical developers, and production teams to ensure flawless execution of designs.
• Demonstrate that you are happy to present and share ideas back to the team.
• Participate in fittings, revisions, and sampling to maintain the highest level of product integrity.
• Stay informed on emerging trends, luxury materials, and innovative design techniques relevant to the premium fashion space.

Essential skills/experience you’ll need

• Proficient in AI or CLO3D garment design software.
• Strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Excellent understanding of premium brand aesthetics, fabrications, and finishing details.
• Highly proactive, self‑motivated, and detail‑driven.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced, and creatively demanding environment.
• Keen eye for design trends and the ability to translate them into commercially viable designs

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Degree in Fashion Design or a closely related field
• Portfolio demonstrating design skills
• Experience of working in Retail

Closing Date: October 26, 2026

Pay: £28,000.00 - £39,000.00 Annual

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: N/A

Job Level: Partnership Level 9

Where You’ll Be Working: London Central Office, 1 Drummond Gate, London, , SW1V 2QQ

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food‑lovers in Waitrose.

As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.

We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

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