Senior Assistant Designer - Topshop - Jersey & Knitwear

ASOS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in London is seeking an Assistant Designer for Jersey & Knit to support the design team in creating innovative, fashion-forward products. The ideal candidate should have experience in garment construction, strong Adobe skills, and a keen eye for trends. This position offers a creative environment and numerous employee benefits, including discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Private medical care scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Designer or strong portfolio as Design Intern.
• Strong Adobe Suite skills, including Illustrator and Photoshop, are essential.
• Understanding of garment construction for tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Research fashion and lifestyle trends and turn insights into commercial designs.
• Support Designer with sketches, tech packs, CADs, and mood boards.
• Create seasonal key pieces and premium styles.

Skills

Adobe Suite skills

Confidence with fabrics

Strong communication skills

Trend forecasting

Attention to detail

Education

Experience as an Assistant Designer or Design Intern

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Company Description

We’reASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS,you’refree to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

But how are we showing up?We’reproud members of InclusiveCompanies,are Disability Confident Committed and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and we placed 8thin the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Everyone needs some help showing up as their best self. Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

As an Assistant Designer for Jersey & Knit at Topshop, you will support the Snr Designers and wider design team in creating fashion-forward, innovative product that reflects Topshop’s trend-leading aesthetic. You will contribute to the development of standout pieces across Jersey and Knit categories, combining strong trend awareness with technical understanding of fabrics, yarns, and construction.

This role sits in a fast-paced, highly creative design team where originality is essential. You’ll assist in research, sketching, tech packs, fabric sourcing and supplier communication, ensuring the Topshop customer always has the newest shapes, premium basics and statement pieces.

Creativity and innovation are at the heart of product development at Topshop. Your role will help ensure our Jersey & Knit product drives newness, excitement and commercial success.

You'll be...

• Researching emerging fashion, cultural and lifestyle trends across multiple platforms and converting insights into commercial design ideas for Jersey & Knitwear.
• Supporting the Designer with sketching, technical packs, CADs and mood boards.
• Creating and developing seasonal key pieces, core ranges and premium jersey/knit styles that elevate the brand.
• Contributing to fabric and yarn sourcing, focusing on newness, innovation, quality and sustainability.
• Organising samples, trims and presentations to support the design process and key meetings.
• Assisting in fit sessions with the Technical team, helping refine silhouette, proportion and drape for optimum fit and aesthetic.
• Working with Far East and European suppliers to develop prototypes, communicate design intent and track sample progress.
• Analysing sales data and reacting to best-sellers and missed opportunities.
• Collaborating closely with Buying, Merchandising and Technical teams to bring cohesive product stories to life each season.
• Presenting trend research to the team and contributing to range direction discussions.
• Maintaining awareness of brand strategy, customer profile and sustainability ethos (Fashion with Integrity).

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Designer (or Design Intern with strong portfolio) ideally in Jersey, Knit or Womenswear multi-product.
• Confidence working with fabrics including jersey, rib structures, and knowledge of knit gauges and yarn qualities.
• Understanding of garment construction in order to complete tech packs for sample development.
• Experience with creating detailed sketches and tech packs.
• Strong Adobe Suite skills (Illustrator, Photoshop); CAD proficiency is essential.
• Passion for trend forecasting with the ability to translate inspiration into new product.
• A sharp eye for detail and the ability to juggle deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with the internal team and external suppliers.
• Confidence in presenting ideas and influencing decisions.
• A proactive mindset, willing to contribute, learn and grow within a collaborative design team.
• Interest in sustainable materials and processes.

BeneFITS’

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
• Employee sample sales
• Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits