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As an Assistant Designer on you will support the delivery of seasonal ranges, taking day-to-day ownership of defined product areas within a category. Working closely with your Designers, this role helps translate trend and customer insight into commercially relevant product.
Job Responsibility:
Support the development of seasonal ranges, balancing new ideas with established core product
Work closely with Designers and Buying to help build balanced, commercially aligned assortments
Assist with product development through the supply base, supporting innovation, quality, cost, and delivery
Where required attend selection, sign-off, and fit sessions, supporting preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions
Build understanding of trade performance, identifying best and worst sellers and using insight to inform future ranges
Support trend research and analysis, contributing to mood boards, styling rooms, key shapes, and colour palettes
Conduct regular market and competitor research, sharing insight on trends, customer behaviour, and product opportunity
Build understanding of the customer, ensuring design decisions reflect customer needs, preferences, and expectations
Work with Buying and Merchandising to ensure customer and market insight informs product decisions
Work with an end-to-end product mindset, supporting delivery from initial concept through to store execution
Develop a strong understanding of the critical path, managing own workload to meet deadlines
Collaborate effectively with Design, Buying, Merchandising, Technical, and Marketing teams
Maintain clear communication with the supply base under guidance, supporting effective working relationships
Actively seek feedback, learning, and development to build technical, creative, and commercial capability
Support and collaborate with fellow Assistant Designers, contributing to a positive team culture and shared learning
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Trainee or Junior Designer
Experience of working across short, medium, and long-term timelines while adapting to changing priorities
Experience in a fast-paced omni-channel retail environment
Commercial awareness of the product market, with an eye for identifying opportunities and trends
Ability to analyse market trends and insights to inform design direction effectively
Analytical and problem-solving capabilities to navigate challenges and enhance product offerings
Skilled in using design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, AI) to bring ideas to life with precision
Ability to present ideas with clarity and impact, effectively communicating design concepts to stakeholders
Organisational skills with a keen attention to detail, ensuring projects meet quality standards
What we offer:
20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers