Assistant Designer
3 days ago
Manchester
Vogue Sourcing is an exciting fast paced and dynamic fashion supplier based in Old Trafford. We are searching for a Assistant Denim Designer to join our team! ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Support designers, senior designers, and the design manager in developing original concepts, embroideries, fabrications, and seasonal themes., • Source relevant fabrics to align with design requirements., • Create detailed specs and tech packs for factories., • Track and manage key dates to ensure adherence to the critical path., • Liaise with factories and overseas offices to maintain smooth production workflows., • Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers., • Participate in inspiration and sourcing trips., • Develop trend and colour inspiration packs., • Manage sample returns and provide general team administrative support., • Maintain office and production room organisation, including fabric sorting., • Handle incoming post, ensuring it reaches relevant teams and organizing new samples., • Assist all team members with various tasks as needed., • Contribute to weekly Monday trend/inspiration boards on a rota basis. ABOUT YOU: • A graduate with a degree in Fashion or a related field, or equivalent practical experience., • Proficiency in Illustrator and/or Photoshop is desirable., • Creative and trend-aware, with a strong eye for colour and fabric., • Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal., • A team player with the ability to build strong working relationships., • Able to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines., • Calm and solutions-focused when handling challenges., • Interest or experience in denimwear is preferred. OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE • Flexible working opportunity, • Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service), • Enhanced maternity pay, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Buying and selling holiday scheme, • Birthday day off, • Sample Sales, • Opportunity to travel, • Pension scheme, • Sample sales, • Bike2work scheme