[JOBS] ASSISTANT DESIGNER : MINT VELVET

We are looking for an Assistant or Junior Accessories Designer to join our dynamic and passionate Design team at Mint Velvet, based at our Head Office in High Wycombe.

The Role

• Under the direction of the Design Manager, you will research, interpret and design ranges in line with the Mint Velvet handwriting

• Presenting ideas to the Design & Buying teams each season

• Demonstrating a good knowledge of fabrics/hardware etc

• Spec drawings to a high standard

• Reviewing and fitting samples with Buyer

• Visiting key suppliers to action new samples

• Shopping ideas for new shapes/trims etc. and have a commercial awareness of key competitors

To Join Our Vibrant Business

• You have proven experience as an Assistant Accessories Designer, minimum 2 years in a similar role

• You have experience working in-house for a brand

• You can demonstrate your ability in hand drawn designs, as well as Photoshop and/or illustrator

• You are passionate about creative design, with a strong brand focus and keen commercial eye

• You have excellent communication skills and build relationships across the business with a proactive nature

• You work at pace and are comfortable adapting to unforeseen change