Assistant Fashion Designer
3 days ago
City of London
ASSISTANT DESIGNER - HAUTE COUTURE - £30K-35K – WEST LONDON Outside The Box Recruitment are seeking a versatile and highly skilled Assistant Designer to join a Haute Couture creative team. Our Client is a leading Couture fashion house dedicated to creating emotionally resonant, meticulously crafted garments and accessories. The collections celebrate artistry, innovation, and a distinct brand identity rooted in modern femininity and refined craftsmanship. The Assistant Designer will work closely with the Creative Director to support the end-to-end design process across couture, accessories, and potential ready-to-wear collections. This role requires a creative individual with excellent technical and artistic skills—someone who thrives in a fast-paced luxury environment and brings both precision and originality to their work. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Shadow the Creative Director to understand the brand’s creative direction and seasonal narratives., • Sketch couture garments and evening wear designs by hand and digitally (using iPad/Procreate)., • Design embroidery and print motifs using Adobe Photoshop and Procreate., • Sketch and develop mock-ups for accessories, including shoes, handbags, and small leather goods., • Oversee the production and development of accessories in collaboration with suppliers and artisans., • Collaborate with the Embroidery Manager to develop innovative embroidery techniques and samples., • Assist in the design development of potential Ready-to-Wear capsules aligned with couture aesthetics., • Source and curate vintage garments and references for research and design inspiration., • Engage in sampling and surface experimentation, contributing to fabric manipulations, finishes, and embellishment techniques., • Actively contribute new ideas and creative concepts to align with and evolve the brand DNA., • Provide direction to design assistants and interns, assigning tasks and overseeing quality and deadlines., • IDEAL CANDIDATE, • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field., • Minimum 3–5 years of experience working within a luxury evening wear, accessories, or Haute Couture design team., • Exceptional illustration and drawing skills, both by hand and digitally., • Highly proficient in Procreate (iPad), Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator., • Strong understanding of garment construction, embroidery techniques, and accessories development., • Experience working with luxury suppliers, ateliers, and manufacturers., • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, independently and collaboratively within a small, high-performing team., • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines., • Strong verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English is required. Korean, Italian, or French speaking is a plus, • Background in luxury couture, bridal, or evening wear design., • Familiarity with leather goods production and material sourcing, and overseeing production with factories., • Excellent knowledge of vintage fashion, historical references, and embroidery archives. To Apply: Please submit your CV & portfolio (including both hand-drawn and digital sketches), to Only successful candidates will be contacted. Please only apply if you have ‘The Right to Work’ in the UK (there is no sponsorship)