Menswear Assistant Designer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established high street fashion supplier with a strong presence across the UK market. Based in their central London design studio, the role sits within a collaborative and creative team and reports into a Senior Designer. The business offers great training and progression in a friendly, fast-paced environment, with hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 from home).
Main responsibilities will include:

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  Supporting the design and planning of seasonal menswear outerwear and leisurewear ranges
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  Producing CADs for buyer presentations and internal development
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  Creating accurate tech packs for sampling
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  Maintaining up-to-date sample trackers and fabric/trim libraries
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  Supporting communication with internal merchandising teams and buyer teams
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  Compiling regular shop reports and seasonal trend packs
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  Contributing to inspirational trips and fabric sourcing
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  Keeping internal systems organised and up to date (including OneDrive)

Person specification:

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  Experience in menswear design, ideally with exposure to outerwear or leisurewear
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  Strong CAD skills - Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign essential
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  Working knowledge of Excel; CLO 3D experience is a bonus
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  Excellent communication and presentation skills
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  Commercial awareness with a forward-thinking, trend-led approach
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  Highly organised and team-focused, with a positive and proactive attitude