Jefferson Wells
Assistant Designer - Trousers, Menswear
Assistant Designer - Trousers, Menswear
The location of the role is Paddington, London (hybrid working).
The duration of the contract is 6 months.
The pay rate on offer is 150 - 200 per day.
The client is a multinational high-street retailer.
Key accountabilities of the role
- Work alongside the Designer to deliver the global product direction
- Support the Designer with the co-ordination of day to day activities
- Support the Designer in producing a high standard of CADs, Tech Pack via PLM ensuring a high hit rate and delivering Direct Design targets
- Work with the Designers to meet critical path deadlines and deliver the right designs, at the right time to meet critical paths
- Support the Designer to deliver Design Briefs to FSVs when required
- Support effective working relationships with our Sourcing Office teams and Suppliers
- Research global retail and trends under the direction of the Designer and Identify and communicate key opportunities
- Assist in creating design boards, design publications and design DPS presentations
- Attend and participate in department fit sessions (applicable for levels 2 & 3 only)
- Begin to take the initiative to own a product/product type under the Designers direction
Key skills and experience
- 1-2 years' Menswear and/or Trousers design experience
- Strong design and CAD skills with an eye for detail
- Knowledge of trend interpretation, current competitive marketplace and product design
- Experience in Direct Design sourced product, working with Technology/Design and Buying to create high standards of CAD and Tech Packs via PLM
- High level of proficiency in Design related CAD software to include Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design
- Multi task orientated with the ability to work to tight deadlines to the critical path
- Strong communication and influencing skills