[JOBS] ASSISTANT DESIGNER GIRLSWEAR : RIVER ISLAND

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do.  Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.

This is what a career at River Island is like.  And this is where yours starts.

What We Are Looking For...

Job Purpose: 

Our Design Team deliver stand-out, affordable fashion with the unique style and touches that underpin the River Island handwriting.  As an Assistant Designer you’ll provide research-led insight into key trends to influence the Design direction for your category, and support the Design team as needed.  You’ll also start to contribute your own designs, balancing creativity and commerciality to develop designs that meet the brief and deliver the commercials. 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Contribute effectively to Design development discussions through research, broad market and trend awareness and creation of key mood, trend and fabric boards 

• Assist with Product design, including creating detailed design specification packs 

• Produce CAD work on Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator  

Key experience required: 

• Experience as a Trainee Assistant Designer/Design Assistant or Assistant Designer in a trend focused retailer

• Experience working across Womenswear and/or Girlswear

• Must be able to provide a portfolio of Design work  

Job role competencies 

• Intermediate Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills are essential 

• Good Product Development skills 

• Strong organisation skills 

• Good verbal communication skills 

• Self-starter 

• Curiosity and capacity to learn 

• Action-oriented 

• Adaptable 

• Takes initiative 

• Highly creative 

• Passion for RI brand and customer