Are you a creative with a passion for streetwear?  Do you thrive in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment?

We’re looking for a Design Assistant to join our client's experienced creative team in their fantastic Manchester offices.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside industry professionals, contributing to cutting-edge designs and helping bring bold concepts to life. Whether researching trends, assisting with design development, or supporting the team with day-to-day tasks, this role is perfect for someone eager to grow in the fashion industry.

Duties

General:

• Working alongside designers on multiple brands across several product areas.
• Assisting designers on ranges for DTC websites and multiple wholesale accounts.
• Keeping up to date with current trends and creating mood boards to aid with future strategies and helping to present to wider business.
• Researching new emerging trends and high street/branded competitors, including comp shop trips.
• Bring new and fresh ideas to the team.
• Liaise and build strong relationships with suppliers and key accounts.
• Assisting designers with tech packing.
• Assisting with updating the critical path to ensure design communications are up to date.
• Assisting team to organise lab dips and strike offs.
• Provide administrative support to the design team, Including day to day autes.
• Ensure trims room is organised at all times.

Team

• Ensure you understand and are focused and working towards a shared goal.
• Seek guidance on ‘Best Practice’ from the team and implement
• Develop relationships as appropriate with Warehouse, Buying/Merchandising, Marketing etc.

Profile:

• Degree in fashion design
• Able to work exceptionally well on Adobe Illustrator
• Strong organisation
• Curiosity and capacity to learn/develop as a designer
• A design portfolio
• Photoshop skills are beneficial