Creative Design Assistant
7 days ago
London
Creative Design Assistant Role: Creative Design Assistant Department: Product Reporting To: Designer & Product Developer Days / Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm Location : London Studio Based Location: Hoxton, London (Bi Weekly 1 Day WFH) Contract Type: Full Time Salary: £24000 per annum ROLE PURPOSE: The Creative Design Assistant supports the Designer & Product Developer and Head of Creative across both design and product development, contributing to the creation of collections from concept through to final product. This role offers hands-on experience across the full product development lifecycle, combining creative input with day-to-day support across design tasks, technical development, sample management, and fittings. The position plays an important role in bringing collections to life while supporting a smooth and organised development process. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Design & Creative Support • Support the development of design concepts, sketches, and range building, • Assist with CADs, design amendments, and technical drawings, • Conduct trend research, competitor analysis, and sourcing inspiration for new styles, fabrics, and trims, • Assist in developing new categories and design ideas aligned with brand direction, • Support preparation for design meetings and collection reviews Product Development & Sampling • Support the sample tracking process from initial request through to approval, • Support general communication with suppliers and follow up on outstanding queries, • Follow up with factories for sample updates, shipping confirmations, and development progress, • Maintain and update product development trackers and timelines, • Assist in checking samples against tech packs before fittings and flag any obvious inconsistencies, • Prepare and support fit sessions, including taking notes and assisting with follow-up comments, • Assist in reviewing garments and writing comments on fit, quality, and alignment with the intended design, • Update tech packs with fit comments and product changes, ensuring accuracy, • Support communication of sample feedback and technical amendments to factories under guidance, • Support the design-to-development handover, ensuring information is clear and organised Photoshoot & General Support • Coordinate photoshoot samples and ensure all garments are prepared and available, • Assist on shoot days where required (styling prep, steaming, organisation), • Support post-shoot tasks such as sample returns and light image selection/editing Key Skills & Experience • Fashion Design or Product Development related degree, • 0–2 years experience in a fashion design or product development role, • Strong interest in fashion design, garment construction, and how products are developed, • Ability to sketch, create CADs, or visually communicate design ideas, • Creative eye for colour, silhouette, and detail, • Highly organised with strong attention to detail, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks, • Confident communicator with the ability to liaise with internal teams and suppliers, • Proactive, hands-on, and eager to learn, • Strong time management and prioritisation skills, • Team player with a positive and collaborative attitude, • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, • Competent in Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets