Design Room Assistant / Assistant Designer

p strong em Company Description /em /strong /p p New World Fashion Sourcing Direct Ltd is a leading supplier of ladies’ fashion, operating as a full-service vendor for international retail markets. The business has been family-run for over 35 years and is known for delivering quality, value, and reliable end-to-end service. With a head office in Hai Phong City, Vietnam, and a design and representative office in London, the company combines in-house design, fully owned manufacturing, and dedicated Sales, Merchandising, and Production teams to manage the complete Critical Path. New World Fashion Sourcing Direct Ltd collaborates with world-class supply chain partners to drive innovation and maintain high standards of excellence for its customers. The London office is located in the E8 area, providing a vibrant environment for fashion and design professionals. /p p br /p p strong em Job Description - Design Room Assistant / Assistant Designer /em /strong /p p We are looking for a motivated and highly organised Design Room Assistant / Assistant Designer to join our Design team. This is a hands-on role supporting the Head of Design and Senior Designers across a wide range of projects, from initial trend research and concept development through to preparing tech packs for the sample room. /p p The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for fashion and detail, excellent CAD skills and a proactive approach. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their design experience within a fast-paced fashion environment. /p p br /p p br /p p strong em The Role /em /strong /p ul li Supporting the Head of Design and Senior Designers across day-to-day design projects and seasonal collections. /li li Creating, amending and updating fashion CADs using Adobe Illustrator. /li li Helping to prepare detailed and accurate tech packs and design specifications for the sample room. /li li Conducting trend, colour and competitor research and assisting with seasonal mood boards and design direction. /li li Assisting with the creation of AI-generated fashion sketches and design concepts, where appropriate. /li li Photographing, measuring garments and tracking shopping samples. /li li Liaising with overseas factories, suppliers, and internal and external teams to ensure designs and product details are communicated and developed accurately. /li li Assisting with presentations, design boards and general project administration. /li li Keeping design files, samples and seasonal information organised and up to date. /li li Managing multiple tasks and deadlines while supporting the wider Design team as required. /li /ul p br /p p br /p p What We’re Looking For /p ul li A degree in Fashion Design or a related discipline, or relevant industry experience. /li li Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, particularly fashion CADs and technical drawings. /li li A good understanding of garment construction, tech packs and the product development process. /li li Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. /li li A strong eye for detail, colour, proportion and current fashion trends. /li li Excellent communication and organisational skills. /li li A proactive, hands-on attitude with a willingness to get involved, take initiative and support the team wherever needed, while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. /li li A strong interest in fashion design and product development, with a desire to learn, develop and take on greater responsibility. /li li Experience using AI tools to generate fashion sketches, concepts or design ideas would be a bonus. /li li Knowledge and experience of garment measuring and speccing is desirable. /li /ul