Buying / Product Development Assistant Full-Time Leeds - Thorpe Park Come and join the team at Ben Sherman Ben Sherman started out in 1963 producing standout button down shirts from a factory in Brighton. Over 6 decades later the brand is still producing standout shirts, but has also expanded to a full lifestyle collection rich in the brands DNA. From the early days the brand has been linked to music and British subcultures and that remains a core aspect of the brands appeal today. If you are passionate about being part of a British Heritage brand’s journey, why not join us? As we expand and embrace this exciting next chapter, we have a team of dedicated diverse people to offer our valued customers the best possible experience when visiting our stores, shopping online and putting our ranges through its paces. Welcome to our journey Responsibilities of the role: As a Product Development Assistant, you will play a vital role within our Product Team. You will provide essential admin support to your department. Key Accountabilities: Book in all departments post and process outgoing post. Ensuring full records are kept Assist with seasonal range launches, preparing samples, looks books, presentation boards and swatching Assist with seasonal tech packs for cross costing and production Assist with setting up the branding packs, packaging guides and care label templates and checking artwork from suppliers Manage the daily admin for the casualwear critical paths. Logging approvals, chasing suppliers, and contributing to weekly critical path meetings under the support and guidance of manager/s Loading products on our inhouse system ready for POs Completing and documenting monthly and seasonal store reports Attending fit sessions where required Sample management Assist with project work when required Assist with the sample sales when required Admin support to the director and department when required Knowledge & Skills: Previous fashion or textiles experience or work placement an advantage Proactive and uses initiative Strong accuracy skills Ability to produce and edit CAD documents – Ideally to have experience of Illustrator and InDesign Ability to work on own initiative Creative presentation skills Strong communication skills over the phone, in writing and face-to-face Very strong house-keeping and organisational skills Time Management skills - Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities Self-motivated Team player - ability to manage working relationships at all levels and be hands on supporting the department to achieve strategies and budgets Understanding of the clothing industry & trading environments. Broad knowledge of either retail or wholesale environments Keen follower of the menswear market & trends Qualifications & Experience: GCSE level C/4 in Maths & English Ideally to have a design, buying, fashion or textiles degree Would suit a graduate of buying, design or assistant looking to take then next step in the industry