[JOBS] PRINT DESIGN ASSISTANT : MONSOON ACCESSORIZE

We’re looking for a Print Design Assistant to join our Childrenswear department, working closely with our print designer to support on all categories. 

This is a great opportunity for an assistant Print Designer to support in delivering unique and exciting prints and graphics to delight and deliver great product to our customers.

What Will You Do As A Print Design Assistant?

• Researching current and future trends for print and graphics to drive newness and keeping to the monsoon handwriting, creating mood boards and sharing ideas with the rest of the team.

• Reporting too and assisting the Print Team in all aspects of the design process and day to day tasks.

• Design Team admin support, including filing, creating print boards, and ordering stationary when needed.

• Creating placement artworks for our signature borders and T-shirts, hand painted as well as CAD

• Working alongside the buying teams reacting to sales information on your categories. Problem solving for the department and designing commercially relevant prints and graphics with the guidance of the print designer.

• Proactively respond to the changing needs of the business and the day-to-day challenges to ensure delivery of the product ranges to the customer

• Demonstrate a flexible, can do-do approach and use own initiative in every aspect of your job

• Adhering to the critical path to achieve deadlines, ensuring prints and graphics are delivered for the relevant selling period.

• Completing print specifications to send to our suppliers

• Colour reducing and putting prints into repeat ready for suppliers.

What Will You Need To Succeed As A Designer?

• Previous print design experience for a childrenswear high street retailer is beneficial

• Strong commercial handwriting and a good understanding of the Monsoon Children’s Brand and customer.

• Good hand painting skills and the ability to be versatile and adapt to a variety of styles. Evidence of this in portfolio is essential.

• Have an excellent eye for detail and colour

• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work in fast moving and reactive business with multiple deadlines

• Be able to work automatously as well as in a small team

• Happy to do any job big or small. 

• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator) 

• A passion for designing prints and graphics for childrenswear product