Design Assistant
About the role
PrettyLittleThing is looking for a Design Assistant to join its product and design team in Manchester. You will need an excellent understanding of the PLT brand and customer, support the design team day to day, and work with UK and overseas suppliers on samples and technical packs while keeping close to seasonal trends. Applications are made through the Debenhams Group careers site.
Responsibilities
- Support the design team with day to day requests
- Train interns and oversee their workload
- Provide admin support across multiple categories
- Assist designers with fitting garments and technical packs
- Work directly with UK and overseas suppliers
- Chase samples and work to a critical path
- Deliver results within specified time frames
- Compile seasonal trend research and presentation packs
- Build and maintain close links with buying and design teams
Essential requirements
- Hand drawing, Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator experience
- A fashion degree
- Highly organised with accurate record keeping
- Highly motivated, proactive and comfortable working at pace
- A team player who supports others during peak periods
Nice to have
- An excellent understanding of the PLT brand and customer
- A keen eye for the latest trends and emerging looks
What you'll learn
- How a trend led womenswear range is developed and costed
- Working with UK and overseas suppliers against a critical path
- Fitting garments and building technical packs
- How buying and design teams work together commercially
Perks & benefits
- Entry level role within a fast growing fashion brand
- Manchester group head office
- Discounts across Debenhams Group brands
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