Assistant Designer

Assistant Designer (Men's & Women's Streetwear)

As Assistant Designer with 2-3 years of post-graduate experience, you will be supporting the Senior Designer with research, product design, placement graphics, artwork and tech pack creation for this premium streetwear brand with a high-profile following amongst elite sports professionals. 

From its roots in menswear, the brand is adding womenswear. Product categories include t-shirts, hoodies, tracksuits, combats, outerwear, swim shorts and loungewear.

The successful designer will be UK-based and commutable to London with a strong eye for shape and graphics supported by outstanding presentation skills and high-level proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Indesign. Experience designing both men's and women's sportswear or athleisure product is essential along with a passion for streetwear. This is a great opportunity for a design assistant ready to take the next step. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist in the design of both the menswear and womenswear collections including streetwear-influenced shapes and graphics for t-shirts, hoodies, tracksuits, combats, outerwear, swim shorts and loungewear. 
• Research and identify the latest key trends to inspire and develop new concepts and complement and evolve existing product lines.
• Develop concept ranges and samples through CAD creation from initial sketch to technical packs (intermediate to advanced Illustrator skills are essential).
• Research and development of placement graphics and print techniques.
• Preparation of print-ready graphic artwork in Illustrator.
• Preparation of first-class design presentations in InDesign demonstrating an aptitude for image layout, accuracy, grammar and spelling.
• Support the Senior Designer with product handover following fits providing clear instructions to the sample room and factories.
• Create and update the collection plan using InDesign.
• General design administration.

Skills and Requirements:

• Degree in Fashion Design followed by 2-3 years of post-graduate experience in sportswear or athleisure design for men and women.
• UK-based within a commutable distance to Camden tube.
• Skilled in the design and artworking of placement graphics.
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Adobe Indesign (essential), Illustrator (essential) and Photoshop.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A confident, proactive approach capable of working effectively in a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Ability to interact effectively with suppliers and colleagues at all levels.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary in line with experience.
• Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 5:30, Friday 9:00 to 4:30.
• Hybrid working Tuesday to Thursday in the office.
• 25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays.
• Contribuatory pension.
• Private health care.
• Annual bonus scheme.