Fashion design assistant jobs in United Kingdom

Operations & Studio Assistant Location: The Veil Headquarters, London Type: Full-time About The Veil The Veil is a London-based luxury accessories brand co-founded by Adwoa Aboah and Georgie Wright. Rooted in craftsmanship, individuality, and transformation, The Veil redefines the handbag as a piece of personal expression — one that evolves with its wearer. We are a growing team building a dynamic brand that bridges luxury design with modern storytelling. We’re looking for a motivated and highly organised intern to join us at our London headquarters to support our operations, studio management, and creative development. Role Overview This role offers a hands-on introduction to the inner workings of a young luxury brand. You’ll work closely with the co-founders and wider team, gaining valuable experience across logistics, operations, and creative studio support. The ideal candidate will have a background or strong interest in design — someone who can contribute to both operational efficiency and creative output, assisting with drawing, design specs, and visual presentation when needed. Responsibilities • Assist in managing shipments, inventory, and packing orders from The Veil headquarters., • Support the coordination of press loans, trunk shows, and events., • Maintain studio organisation and assist with product preparation for shoots and deliveries., • Liaise with suppliers, fulfilment partners, and couriers to ensure smooth operations., • Provide administrative support to the co-founders, helping with scheduling, research, and day-to-day studio tasks., • Help manage product samples, returns, and inventory tracking., • Support special projects as the brand prepares for new launches and events., • Assist with sending our mailers — including digital newsletters/invites and physical mail-outs for press, gifting, and events (coordinating lists, labels, packing, and postage)., • Create simple assets and adapt templates (e.g., resizing imagery, updating layouts) using Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, or Figma., • Assist with drawing and preparing basic design specifications, mood boards, or visual references to support the creative team. Requirements • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail., • A proactive and enthusiastic attitude — comfortable in a fast-paced, creative environment., • Strong communication skills and a willingness to take initiative., • Interest in fashion, design, or operations within a luxury brand context., • Ideally with a design background or experience in creative studio work., • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive) and basic digital organisation tools., • Confident in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Figma (basic design/layout skills are a plus)., • Must be London-based and able to work from our headquarters. What You’ll Gain • First-hand experience in operations and logistics for a luxury fashion brand., • Exposure to the creative and strategic process behind brand building., • Opportunity to work directly with the founders and a small, passionate team., • A paid placement within a supportive and inspiring environment. How to Apply Please send your CV and a short note on why you’d like to work with The Veil to with the subject line: • “Internship Application – [Your Name]”.

About us: At Seraphine, we believe women deserve to feel confident and stylish through every stage of motherhood. Founded in London, we create elevated maternity pieces that blend comfort and contemporary design. Loved by women worldwide, our mission is to make pregnancy fashion aspirational, enjoyable, and effortlessly wearable. Role Purpose We are recruiting for a passionate and enthusiastic Design Assistant to join our in-house Design team. Working in a varied and forward thinking department, we are looking for someone who can add innovative ideas and enthusiasm into design processes and strategy. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their talent within the fashion industry. You will work closely with a creative and talented Senior Designer who will strongly support your development and provide the opportunity to grow your experience across product development. Role Responsibilities: • Supporting the Design Team across all product categories, • Maintaining and updating documentation, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail, • Assisting with the preparation for sign off meetings; organising samples and updating CAD sheets, • Managing daily tasks in line with critical path, • Creating and amending CAD's in Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as print designs/recolours, • Liaising with Buying, Garment Tech, Suppliers & Factories, • Researching relevant trends for shape, print and colour in keeping with the brand, • Creating competitor shop reports, trend flashes and key items, • Keeping up to date with the latest trends via shops, catwalks and social media, to provide insight and recommendations to the team, • Providing consistent and quality admin support to the team, • Assisting in the preparation for photo shoots and attending photoshoots as hands on support where necessary, • Management of lab dips and bulk approvals alongside Buying team, • Assisting designers in development of design briefs and spec packs, • Fabric and trim shopping for in house atelier to ensure efficient running of pattern room, • Continually aiming to develop yourself, asking your Line Manager for support and guidance, • Completing any other duties as reasonably requested by the company to ensure the continuous development of the business, • Working to your own initiative and be able to take responsibility when required by the team Role Requirements: • Fashion design related degree or equivalent industry experience within fashion retail, • Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills, • Ability to translate trends into a commercial way for the customer, • Previous experience working in a fast paced environment, • Indesign and hand sketching skills, • Adept in technical drawings, • Excellent attention to detail, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, • Great organisation skills and the ability to adjust to changes and work flexibly, • Able to multitask whilst producing high quality output and meeting deadlines, • Demonstrate a can-do attitude and resilience, • Self-motivated and eager to learn

A premium fashion retailer renowned for its high-quality womenswear collections is looking for a confident and capable Assistant Buyer/Senior Assistant Buyer with strong womenswear clothing or accessories product development experience. This is a brilliant opportunity to join a brand that values quality, craftsmanship, and commercial success. You’ll work closely with suppliers, design, and technical teams to deliver refined, trend-led collections that reflect the brand’s premium positioning. To be considered, you must currently be working at Assistant Buyer level, with at least six months of experience at Assistant Buyer level in product development, specifically within womenswear clothing or accessories, and be confidently managing your own product areas independently. The company offers hybrid working, early finish Fridays, a supportive and collaborative culture, and a competitive salary and benefits package. Don't miss out! Please apply with your CV!

Major Players are partnering with a London-based creative studio working across music, fashion, brand campaigns, tours and live experiences, who are looking for a Creative Assistant / Studio Coordinator to support day-to-day operations and contribute creatively to high-profile projects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is creatively led to join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where you can grow your skills across design, content production, and studio operations. Reporting directly into the Creative Director, you will be supporting them on creative ideas, drawings and designs for collateral for shows on a National and International scale. Key Responsibilities Studio and Administrative Support: • Manage inboxes, respond to emails and stay across project updates, • Organise meetings, prepare agendas and maintain calendars, • Support internal project timelines and keep documentation up to date, • Coordinate national and international travel, • Research ideas and reference points for client projects, • Develop sketches, renders, moodboards and other creative assets, • Build presentations and decks for internal and client-facing use, • Plan and schedule content for the studio’s social channels (Instagram), • Capture and create still and video content for digital platforms Skills & Experience • Minimum of 1 years experience, with a background in graphic design, or some type of design role, • Proficiency in Premier, After Effects and other design software, and working with any project management software such as Teamwork, Monday, Asana, • Highly organised, proactive and collaborative, • Strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, • Passionate about music, design and cultural experiences, • Confident using G-Suite and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Procreate or similar), • A self-starter who takes initiative and enjoys contributing ideas Hours: Full time Salary: up to £30,000 depending on experience Office Location: South East London Office requirements: 5 days per week in office Major Players are the UK’s leading marketing and creative talent agency, and over the last three decades we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: ___

Assistant Manager - Carvela, Oxford Street (FLAGSHIP) Carvela, deeply rooted in Italian heritage, leads the way in premium accessories with shoes and bags designed in the heart of Milan by women, for women. Each product reflects our commitment to exceptional design and comfort, with every collection thoughtfully designed. Our brand is shaped by timeless style and a design philosophy that empowers women of all ages to feel their best. Made with high-quality materials and shaped by Italian-inspired silhouettes, our collections are created to work as hard as the women who wear them. WE NEED YOU TO: • Ensure service standards are consistently met in your store, through regular team motivation, training and development, • Be a mentor for your team by demonstrating service standards and leading by example, • Ensure store and company sales targets are consistently achieved by setting and monitoring these for your store and team, • Regularly monitor your teams’ KPIs and performance, putting plans in place for further development as and when needed alongside the store manager, • Ensure operational objectives of the store and company are upheld and maintained, • Ensure all policies and procedures are consistently maintained through high standards of compliance at all times, • Regularly update the store manager on trade and team performance, • Support your manager with recruitment and onboarding talent for your store, whilst working with the HR talent team, • Maintain a high-performance team through regular one- to-one meetings, • Build and maintain excellent client relationships for repeat business, • Support the store manager to maintain staff rotas, remaining reactive to trading patterns, Christmas & sales, • Monitor and manage stock deliveries, • Work with head office merchandising team to ensure restock accuracy, • Coordinate store stock take and maintain stock accuracy standards, • Organise and execute impactful store promotions to boost overall sales for store, • Protect the Kurt Geiger brands and ensure all team members meet personal presentation standards and policies, • Ensure your team maintains excellent visual presentation of store which is consistent with company/VM guidelines, • Keep up to date with new fashion trends, • Be an ambassador for your team and store Requirements • Previous retail management experience, • Strong understanding of fashion trends and brands, • Possess a strong sense of leadership, • Excellent communication skills, • Ability to stay composed during challenging situations, • Ability to create and sustain great relationships, • Experience in setting team targets and driving sales, • To be immaculately presented and representative of the brand Benefits • Competitive basic salary, • Generous bonus structure, • Gorgeous shoes each season, • Amazing employee discounts

Looking for a new opportunity in retail? Want to build your skills, support a great team and help customers feel welcome? About Us As an Assistant Store Manager at our Monument, London store you’ll contribute to leading that team. You’ll help to make the store a friendly place where customers can get expert advice and right products! We’re home to three incredible brands: Cotswold Outdoor (camping, hiking), Runners Need (running), and Snow+Rock (winter sports), and we stock some of the best outdoor names out there, from Patagonia, The North Face, and Rab to Garmin, Brooks, and Hoka, and much more. But we’re about more than just great gear. Alongside supporting adventurers, we’re also a destination for anyone who values style with substance. Many of our world-leading brands have become fashion icons in their own right, blending technical performance with contemporary design. Whether it’s premium outerwear for the city or high-performance kit for the mountains, our mission is to deliver exceptional products and service while promoting sustainability and a deeper connection to the outdoors. What you’ll be doing • Our Monument store has Snow+Rock and Runners Need fascias!, • Drive high performance by coaching your team through daily operations including stock management, cash handling and store safety, • Lead by example, motivating your team to deliver expert service and hit performance targets, • Help create an inclusive, welcoming environment where every customer feels valued, • Step up to lead the team in the Store Manager’s absence, • Maintain a high standard of presentation, keeping the store organised, inviting, and easy to shop in What we’re looking for • Have existing experience as an Assistant Store Manager or a longstanding supervisor and know how to get the best from a team, • Take pride in delivering outstanding customer service and helping people find the right products, • Understand the key parts of store operations, from stock and safety to visual standards, • Value being part of a supportive team that works together to bring out the best in each other What you’ll get from us We know that to lead well, you need to feel supported. As an Assistant Store Manager you’ll be trusted to make an impact and we’ll make sure you’re rewarded for it. Here’s what’s on offer: ✔ Salary £28,250, plus a yearly bonus of up to £2,025 ✔ 40-60% discount on top outdoor brands across our stores ✔ 33 days holiday with the option to buy more ✔ Ongoing training and development, including leadership support and expert sessions from leading brands ✔ Free, confidential wellbeing support whenever you need it ✔ Extra savings on everyday spending like groceries, travel, gym memberships and more through our perks platform Ready to take the next step in your retail career? Apply today and start your journey with us.

With a commitment to exquisite design and uncompromising quality, they continue to push creative boundaries while maintaining a deep respect for artisanal techniques. As Design Assistant, you will play a crucial support role in the design and development process. You will thrive in a fast-paced envi