PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & ATELIER ASSISTANT

16Arlington; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing luxury fashion brand in London seeks a Product Development & Atelier Assistant. This role involves working closely with the creative team, managing raw materials, and coordinating the production process. Ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of experience in luxury brands and a strong technical knowledge of garment finishings. A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment awaits you, offering challenges and the chance to grow in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in luxury brands as a Product Developer.
• Willingness to travel as needed for work.
• Experience in fabric & trim sourcing with a focus on sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Product and Senior Designer on seasonal concepts.
• Launch lab dips and knit downs in line with design direction.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and factories.

Skills

Garment construction and fit

Raw materials sourcing

Data entry accuracy

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Photoshop

Illustrator

Zedonk

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLE

16Arlington is seeking a Product Development & Atelier Assistant to join our fast paced Collections Team. Supported by the Head of Product, the role is pivotal in contributing to the development of collections and special projects, from raw material development through to coordinating the atelier schedule of final garments, and finally production handover, all whilst maintaining the brand’s high-quality standard of product.

Working closely with the creative team, the chosen candidate will need to have strong technical knowledge of garment finishings and be able to assist in the day to day administration of running an in-house atelier.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Head of Product & Senior Designer to translate seasonal concepts into raw material research, in line with the critical path
• Launch lab dips and knit downs in line with seasonal colour palette and design direction
• Launch embroidery trials and final designs in line with critical path
• Attend local and international fabric fairs
• Problem solve raw materials – must be hands on with a can-do attitude
• Take part in sketch handovers between Design, PD & Pattern Cutter to ensure all details are clear
• Organise, file & archive all seasonal raw materials & lab dips
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers & factories
• Book fit models & freelance atelier staff in line with workflow
• Together with Head of Product, assist with workflow of atelier, planning in all toiles & samples accordingly to corresponding deadlines
• Together with the atelier team, ensure all tools & materials are well stocked and reordered when needed
• Record all fit notes across development & production handover meetings, distributing to wider team
• Create and maintain technical sheets for production handover
• Input all raw material data into Zedonk to generate BOMs & initial costing of collection, ensuring details are accurate for bulk production
• Launch wearer trials & washcare tests for all material combinations per season
• Ensure stitch & fuse trials are launched and confirmed each season
• Maintain open communication between seamstresses, design & production teams, noting any issues which need problem solving ahead of production
• Main point of contact for seamstresses to check construction and finishing details
• Main point of contact for development & atelier interns, setting & overseeing tasks

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 2-3 years of experience as a Product Developer/Raw Material Developer within luxury brands
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fit, raw materials, and components
• Experienced working with manufacturers across both Europe and Asia
• Must be willing to travel as needed
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and adhere to critical path
• Experience in fabric & trim sourcing with a sustainability focus
• Experience with large volumes of data entry, ensuring complete detail and accuracy at all time
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Must be self-motivated
• Strong eye for detail and accuracy
• Photoshop and Illustrator knowledge beneficial
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel
• Proficient use of Zedonk or similar platforms

Note:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Based in London, the company culture is dynamic and entrepreneurial but with a strategic vision. The culture of this fast-growing brand requires strong organisational skills, team players, good communication skills, a “Can Do” and 360 approach.