Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Accessories

Job Ref: TGN5310

Job description

Do you want to be part of a dynamic & fast growing business?  We are seeking a motivated and creative Design Assistant to support the design team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent fashion or textile graduate – looking to gain hands-on experience in the headwear and accessories industry working with well known brands.

The successful applicant will need to be enthusiastic, organised and be able to work at a fast pace. You must be able to work well in a team but also have good initiative to work alone, be able to manage tasks effectively, have good attention to detail.

Responsibilities/tasks

• Assist in the development of seasonal collections across men’s and women’s headwear and soft accessories.
• Support the design team with mood boards, range building and product development.
• Organise and maintain fabric, trim, and sample libraries
• Help prepare for client meetings, presentations, and showroom dressing & organisation.
• Provide admin support to the design & product development teams, such as the photographing and logging of samples, chasing factories by e-mail etc.

Requirements

• A degree or diploma in Fashion/Textiles or related field
• A keen interest in accessories and headwear
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• CAD skills (Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop) are a plus, but not essential
• Positive, proactive and eager to learn

Benefits

• An entry-level role in a fast-paced, creative environment
• Diverse role of working with heritage brands and high street contracts.
• Mentoring and exposure to all stages of product development.
• 25 days holiday, plus band holidays
• Bupa cashplan
• Working hours are 8am-4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am-1pm on Friday