Menswear Assistant Designer

JOHN LEWIS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

John Lewis in London is seeking entry-level Fashion Designers to join our design team at a premium brand. You will develop seasonal collections, conduct trend research, and prepare mood boards and technical packages.

You’ll use CLO3D to create digital prototypes, collaborate with pattern makers, and participate in fittings. A keen eye for luxury design and a proactive mindset are essential, with a appetite to learn and grow within a premium environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in CLO3D garment design software.
• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Excellent understanding of premium brand aesthetics, fabrics, and finishing details.
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, and detail-driven.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, and creatively demanding environment.

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 CLO3D to create high-quality digital prototypes and visualize garment construction with precision.
• 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.

Skills

CLO3D

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Premium aesthetics

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

CLO3D

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

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.

• 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

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.

Important points to note

It\'s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you\'ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.