Assistant Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: London
Salary: £25000 - £28000 per annum
REF: 4268_1685960260
Contact Email: harriet@trprecruitment.com
Job Description
We are working an exciting and growing business within the fashion industry who work across high-profile, well-established brands.
They are looking for a Assistant Designer to help support across design and development to support primarily across menswear and a little bit of womenswear. You'll need to be self-motivated, passionate and a team player who is ahead of the trends.
This role offers hybrid working and to be part of a lovely team. Any experience in underwear, loungewear or socks is desirable but not a necessity.
Main Responsibilities will include:
- Design and develop menswear ranges across sleepwear, underwear and socks.
- Create mood boards and carry out trend/ market research.
- Help support Senior Designers on design adminisrative tasks.
- Create tech packs and communicate directly with suppliers.
- Manage samples and give comments to factories.
- Responsible for sample management- organising, photographing, and tracking the progress.
- Manging & Dealing with Design submissions to Licensee partners on their portals.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage the critical path
Person Specifications:
- Relevant design experience within a similar role or category.
- Fashion design degree or similar qualification.
- Skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work well independently and as a team.
- Knowledge of garment construction.
- Excellent time management and calendar skills.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Designer roles across TRP Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £28,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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