Description
We are Disturbia; a fast growing, independent UK fashion brand specialising in alternative & sub-culture fashion, with an aim to harness the spirit of authenticity and individuality.
Our story is to about evolving and disrupting the ordinary. Founded in 2003 by creative graduates Frank and Helen, we look to disturb the suburbs’ with authentically unconventional attire for those drawn to the strange and unusual. Disturbia has since amassed a devoted following worldwide, attracting musicians, artists and free spirits alike.
Over 20 years later, we are an ever growing team across offices in Northumberland (HQ) and East London. Our in-house team of creatives, do-ers, dreamers, and makers work collaboratively to create unique products and to deliver an exceptional customer experience for those who dare to stand out from the crowd.
As our team grows, we are looking for a Print Design Assistant to support our Print Designer. You will work as a partnership to create beautiful prints for all our garments. This role will work collaboratively with the whole design team. This is a great role for an ambitious junior designer with an interest is specialising into print design.
Key Responsibilities
* Contributes to and supports department strategy through team meetings and internal communication.
* Display an understanding of all internal documents and processes within the design department.
* Support in creating and amending print and embroidery artworks where needed, including creating factory-ready repeats.
* Liaise with suppliers and factories on design, product, and development, ensuring that artworks match initial design specification.
* Organising bought artworks, print archive, seasonal logs, strike-offs and seasonal print rails to ensure optimum productivity within the department.
* Assist in research, developing mood boards, and creating design and trend concepts that align with the brand’s vision.
* Support in print meetings with note taking and proactively make solution led suggestions where needed.
* Actively seek out new ways of tackling old problems or issues, and challenges old ways of working if ineffective.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* A degree in Textile design or a related field is preferred.
* Proficiency in design software is essential.
* Excellent drawing and painting skills.
* Previous experience in a Print Design Assistant role is preferred.
* A love of print and colour, the wider art world, literature, crafts and an enthusiasm for the clothing industry.
* Exceptional organisational, communication and time management skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
* Understanding of print design principles, processes and creating factory ready artworks, including being confident putting artworks into repeat.
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, creative environment.
* Complete understanding of the brand aesthetic, customer demographic and brand competitors.
Benefits
* 21 days of holiday, increasing with every year of service
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Company socials and monthly social fund
* Cycle to work scheme
* Up to 50% store discount
* Birthday treats
Welcome to Disturbia. We're an independent, subculture-led fashion brand creating unconventionally authentic attire for a global community of kindred spirits who think and act outside the box of normalcy.
Our designs are informed and inspired by the outcast, the esoteric, and the occult- we're always spinning fashion trends on their head in new and unexpected ways. We stand for the other in society, and always want to do right by our community - all while having a hell of a lot of fun in the process.
As we continue to grow, so too do we continually seek like-minded individuals to join our ranks. The right candidate for any position will be passionate about their work and dedicated to making the brand the best that it can be as we expand into new frontiers.