[JOBS] DESIGN ASSISTANT : LOVE & ROSES

We are recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic Design Assistant to join our in-house Design team for our brand Love & Roses.

Working in a varied and forward thinking department, we are looking for someone who can add innovative ideas and enthusiasm into design processes and strategy.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their talent within the fashion industry.

You will work closely with a creative and talented Senior Designer who will strongly support your development and provide the opportunity to grow your experience across product development.

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 (this can be from a completing years placement during studies)

• 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