Fashion Design Assistant

GRADUATE DESIGN ASSISTANT (12-month contract) Leading High Street Supplier Full Time / Office Based A leading international high street fashion supplier is looking to recruit a graduate design assistant to join the team! A friendly and fast paced environment with great scope for career development, working across multi-product trend-led womenswear. Design Assistant Role & Responsibilities * Filing, management of production samples and general admin duties. * Manage processing of garments, ensuring the best presentation for the customer. Updating trackers and systems with photos. * Work closely with the technical department to ensure samples are speced on time. * Ensure samples and parcels are sent out to customers on time. * Set up new style numbers on PLM with all relevant fabric and trim details. * Send patterns & fabrics to factories for sampling and update the system and trackers. * Prepare fabric packs & boards, preparation for customer meetings. * Create detailed specification sheets and request patterns. * Liaise with factories and mills through sampling process where necessary. Tracking fabrics, trims and samples. * Support designer on research, creating boards, shop reports and style sketches. About You * Strong work ethic, willing to go the extra mile. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Excellent attention to detail. * Good interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. * Good eye for commercial product and trends. * Passionate, enthusiastic, shows initiative. * A strong interest and awareness of the industry, what's happening on the high street, catwalks and social media. * Knowledge of garment construction. * Proficient IT user including use of photoshop and illustrator A fabulous opportunity for a graduate design assistant to join an exciting and expanding fashion business