Assistant Designer - Clothing

Why join us

Joining our team at Sainsbury's as an Assistant Designer provides an exciting opportunity to work with a renowned brand that values great design and quality. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why our flexible ways of working policy allows you to have control over your hours and maintain a healthy work/life balance, including the option to work from home. As part of our Design team, you will assist in delivering inspirational designs that align with our category vision and ambition. Collaborating with designers, suppliers, and other stakeholders, you will contribute to creating original, exclusive products that resonate with our diverse range of customers. With proficiency in design software and strong organisational skills, you will help drive newness and innovation throughout our range. Join us and be part of a team that fosters creativity, values sustainability, and offers endless opportunities for growth and development.

What you'll do

As an Assistant Designer at Tu, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of inspirational designs that align with the category vision and ambition. Collaborating with Designers and Senior Designers, you will build strong relationships with suppliers and their design teams to create original and exclusive products. Your role will involve assisting in the development of key seasonal styles and driving newness throughout the product range. Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator is essential, as you will contribute to creating product briefs independently if required. You will be responsible for delivering innovative and commercially viable designs for a diverse range of customers. Additionally, as an effective communicator, you will represent the design team in front of key stakeholders and manage your time effectively to adhere to critical timelines. Your creativity, organisation, and understanding of market trends will contribute to the achievement of the overall design strategy, while upholding sustainability principles in everything you do.

Who you are

As an Assistant Designer at Tu, you are a creative and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional design and quality. With a strong ability to assist in the creation of original, exclusive product designs, you collaborate closely with Designers and Senior Designers, building relationships with suppliers and design teams to drive newness and support the category vision and ambition. Your proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator allows you to independently create product briefs, while your excellent communication skills enable you to represent the team effectively in front of key stakeholders. With a focus on time management and adherence to the critical path, you assist in delivering key seasonal styles, maintain material swatch libraries, and contribute to sustainability efforts. Overall, you are a team player who thrives in a dynamic and flexible working environment, continually seeking growth and learning opportunities to excel in your role as an Assistant Designer at Tu.

Essential Criteria: -

•   Fashion Design specific degree
•   Adobe Suite Expertise
•   Ability to clearly communicate across different departments and with suppliers.
•   Attention to detail and organisational skills
•   Time Management – ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects efficiently.
•   Strong team player who can work with designers, buying, merchandisers, suppliers & marketing teams. 
•   Experience and knowledge of Womenswear or Childrenswear.

•   Hybrid working – requirements will vary week to week
•   Second stage interview - will be required to present on a set project

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