Job at a glance
As the Senior Assistant Designer reporting to the Lead Design Manager, you'll help shape the creative direction of the department, bringing strong experience in Nightwear or Ladieswear, a commercial mindset, and a keen eye for trend and detail. You'll confidently present ideas, influence stakeholders, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver commercially successful, trend-led product.
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, proactive, and adaptable designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative fashion environment. You will be responsible for Identify and translate key trends into commercially successful nightwear designs. Set the graphics direction for each range, working closely with Graphic Designers to develop compelling prints and artworks. Collaborate with the Lead Design Manager, Assistant Designer, Buyer, Merchandising, and Technical teams to ensure ranges are balanced and commercially viable.
Create accurate technical briefs and manage the sample process to ensure 'first sample, right sample' standards. Analyse sales performance to inform future design direction and identify opportunities. Own the design critical path, supporting trend, development, and production timelines to meet key deadlines. Present seasonal concepts and strategies to stakeholders with confidence and clarity. Availability to work Tuesdays to Thursdays, with at least two days in the Welwyn Garden City office.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; PowerPoint and CLO 3D experience is a bonus. Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and print techniques. Ability to create detailed technical briefs and communicate design intent clearly. A collaborative mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in mentoring and developing junior team members. Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proven experience in designing Ladies Nightwear or ladieswear trend product for the UK market (jersey or woven background). Strong commercial awareness and a passion for innovation and trend research. Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative, high-performing designs to tight deadlines. You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all of those things, and much more.
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