Women's Activewear & Lifestyle Junior Designer London, United Kingdom (hybrid) Employee Product[...]

TALA; London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a passionate designer to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers the chance to contribute to the creative development of sustainable activewear. You'll work closely with the product team, assisting in the design and development of new ranges while ensuring accuracy in CADs and tech packs. With a focus on trend research and collaboration, this position is perfect for someone eager to make an impact in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a flexible working culture and the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven brand that champions sustainability and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fun start-up culture

Flexible working environment

25 days paid annual leave

Clothing allowance

Discount on athleisure

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in fashion design.
• Strong experience using Adobe Illustrator and good Excel skills.
• Ability to adapt across active and lifestyle ranges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creative development and design of activewear.
• Create CADs, tech packs, and mood boards for presentations.
• Participate in fit sessions and manage fabric library.

Skills

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Google Sheets

Fashion Design

Organizational Skills

Trend Research

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Job description

TALA, a digital-first women’s activewear company, has been on a rocket ship since its founding in 2019 by Entrepreneur Grace Beverley. Scaled on amazing organic social traction, we’ve matured into a business with a multi-faced marketing strategy across multiple channels. Off the back of our success, we’ve raised funds with world class venture capital and are in a period of extraordinary growth.

This full-time role is the perfect opportunity for an aspiring designer to facilitate in the creative development of TALA. Working within a fast-paced start-up, your role is integral to the smooth running of our day-to-day tasks within the design and product team. You will work across all categories to assist with the design and development of existing and new ranges, supporting with fabric, trim, and graphic development. You will work closely with the entire product team, reporting to the Designer.

Please attach your portfolio together with your CV to be considered for this role.

Tasks

1. CAD creation and development, ensuring full accuracy and a high level of detail.
2. Assistance with design and development of our existing active ranges, working on new styles and silhouettes.
3. Assistance with market and trend research for new ranges, including new styles, fabrics, and trims. Helping to create mood boards on Illustrator for design presentations.
4. Creating tech packs in collaboration with the Designer, ensuring they are detailed, up-to-date, and annotated with relevant imagery, fabric, and trim information in the BOM.
5. Creating and maintaining range overviews, ensuring they are accurate and regularly updated.
6. Assisting in setting up presentation decks, ensuring accuracy and currency.
7. Sending suppliers packages of Tech Packs, Garment Tech workbooks, and lab dip requests.
8. Assisting the Assistant Buyer with lab dip management, checking against Pantones, and providing feedback to suppliers.
9. Managing new trim requests, working closely with the Assistant Buyer for development and approval.
10. Assisting with new graphics development.
11. Managing the fabric library, tracking new fabric orders, and organizing the space.
12. Participating in fit sessions, noting relevant updates for CADs and tech packs.
13. Maintaining the product room, ensuring tidiness and organization.
14. Preparing for design meetings by coordinating samples and documents.
15. Taking detailed and accurate notes during meetings.

Requirements

1. Minimum of 3 years experience in the fashion design industry.
2. Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
3. Good skills in Excel and Google Sheets.
4. Ability to work across active, lifestyle, and outerwear ranges.
5. Basic knowledge of fabrics, including sportswear fabrics.
6. Creative with a commercial sensibility.
7. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
8. Independent and confident working under supervision.
9. Experience in a fast-paced environment.
10. Flexible, adaptable, and proactive with good initiative.
11. Eager to learn and collaborate across teams.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary.
2. Fun, start-up culture.
3. A sense of mission and contribution to sustainability and inclusivity.
4. Flexible working environment.
5. 25 days paid annual leave.
6. Clothing allowance and employee discount on our athleisure.

At TALA, we challenge the fast fashion industry by offering sustainable activewear and athleisure styles at competitive prices, without compromising on performance or fit. Founded in 2019 by Grace Beverley, we prioritize sustainability, inclusivity, and accessibility, making conscious shopping easy and stylish for everyone.

Join us to be part of a brand that combines performance, style, and responsibility. We are TALA—performance fashion you will feel good in and good about.