DESIGN ASSISTANT

Monsoon Childrenswear ensures to deliver fun, uniqueness and quality to our customers. A heritage running back to 1995, Childrenswear has found its own voice and we encourage passionate and talented people to join this team.

We’re looking for Design Assistants to join our Childrenwear Design department. As a Design Assistant you will assist the Girl and Babywear Designer, including all Apparel and Accessories, to further develop the existing range as well assist within the wider teams. We are looking for individuals passionate about design, colour and creating innovative ways to convey our Brands handwriting.

What will you do as a Design Assistant?

• Provide general administrative support to the design department and as when required
• Assist and support in the day-to-day operation of the design area; to assist in designing, developing, and sampling an original and innovative range in line with the brand handwriting and business objectives
• Identifying seasonal trends as appropriate for the brand including key fashion profiles, colours, fabrications and must haves for the season
• Assist in compiling strong reference material, including researching and compiling mood boards and colour palettes
• Assist in the planning of the Critical Path for product areas, ensuring effective communication with suppliers and relevant team members
• Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to produce flat sketches and other work as required
• Ability to create sketches and other creative material by hand
• Digital production of embroideries, appliques, motifs and graphics

What you will need to succeed as a Design Assistant?

• Keen interest and passion to work in Childrenwear
• One years experience as a Design Assistant for a fashion retailer or a supplier in this market
• Degree in Fashion
• Ability to use CAD, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator, as well as freehand sketching and designing
• Good understanding of components and a basic knowledge of construction and manufacturing
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and an ability to work under own initiative
• Confident and articulate communicator with an ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to deliver to tight timescales and work under pressure
• Excellent eye for colour
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of ‘brand handwriting’

If this all sounds great and you feel you are who we are looking for, let us know and apply today.

At Monsoon Accessorize we don’t focus only on what we do, we also care about how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and an environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people and are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will also consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

We provide reasonable accommodations as needed to people with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at careers@monsoon.co.uk to request discuss any specific requirements.