[JOBS] DESIGN ASSISTANT : LOVE & ROSES

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities:

• Support the Design team across all product categories

• Create and amend CAD's in Photoshop and Illustrator

• Assist with the preparation for sign off meetings; organising samples and updating CAD sheets

• Managing daily tasks in line with critical path

• Research relevant trends for shape, print and colour in keeping with the brand

• Create competitor shop reports, trend flashes and key items

• Assist designers in compilation of concept, colour and trend boards

• Liaise with Buying, Garment Tech, Suppliers & Factories

• Sending suppliers trend boards and sourcing packs

• Keep up to date with the latest trends via shops, catwalks and social media, to provide insight and recommendations to the team

• Provide consistent and quality admin support to the team

• Continually aim to develop yourself, asking your Line Manager for support and guidance

• Complete any other duties as reasonably requested by the company to ensure the continuous development of the business

• Work to your own initiative and be able to take responsibility when required by the team

Your Talent:

• Fashion design related degree or equivalent industry experience within fashion retail

• Previous experience in a Design Assistant role

• Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills

• Ability to translate trends into a commercial way for the Love & Roses customer

• Previous experience working in a fast paced environment

• Indesign and hand sketching skills

• Adept in technical drawings

• Excellent attention to detail

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Great organisation skills and the ability to adjust to changes and work flexibly

• Able to multitask whilst producing high quality output and meeting deadlines

• Demonstrate a can-do attitude and resilience

• Self-motivated and eager to learn

About Us

​Lipsy is a young fashion brand that’s fast moving & constantly evolving to remain ahead of the style game! Bringing fresh and innovative designs that make our customers look (and feel) amazing. From ‘jeans & a nice top’ to wear everywhere knitwear and not forgetting our show-stopping occasion and bridal dresses.

Originally founded in London in 1988 we were acquired by Next in 2008 and between us we have access to an engaged audience of over 4 million consumers globally.

About some of our Benefits

• 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy and Victoria's Secret products

• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty

• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks at Work

• Company performance based bonus

• Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk

• Life assurance

• Sharesave scheme

• Annual Travel Card Loan

• Sample Sales

• Fantastic L&D opportunities

• Flexi-Hour Scheme