Job Title: Studio Assistant
Department: Production and Design
Contract type: Fixed term contract 3 months
Location: Based In The Fold's Bermondsey Head Office
Role Purpose: Work closely with the Design, Technical and Buying Department. Supporting all departments will require a team player with lots of initiative and who likes working in a fast-paced environment.
This role will provide a great insight into the workings of a design-led fashion house, the roles of the different functions and the processes that take place to deliver a collection.
Areas of Responsibility:
1. Supporting the design team
1. Support the design assistant by updating the collection line-ups on a weekly basis.
2. Assist Design Assistant in completing tech packs and updating BOMs.
3. Create parcels for London seamstress that include the pattern, fabric and reference sample.
4. Assist the team with fabric sampling orders, fabric archiving and stock management.
5. Sending Lab dips to mills and factories.
6. Assist with the filing of lab dips and bulk fabrics.
7. Help set up and prepare for monthly collection buy weeks and organise samples after Mop up.
2. Supporting the technical team
1. Prepare the weekly fit list ensuring all samples are steamed and reference samples are available.
2. Support team with tech packs.
3. Support team with managing QC samples, measure, check quality and send approval to the suppliers.
4. Manage the QC returns to the warehouse on a monthly basis.
3. Supporting the buying and production team
1. Manage outbound and inbound post ensuring customs paperwork is correct and all samples are logged according to SOPs.
2. Organising and maintaining the archive rails ensuring borrowed samples are returned.
3. Support the buying and design assistants in preparing the photoshoot rails ensuring all samples are available and presentable.
4. Liaising across the business for sample requests, keeping track of any borrowed samples.
5. Carry out a monthly Comp shop, highlighting any key trends across competitors.
6. Upload all attributes onto the system (Netsuite), maintaining accuracy.
7. Swatch management for liability.
8. Netsuite admin (good receipt fabrics, fabric transfers).
Benefits & Perks of working with The Fold:
1. 25 days holidays (including bank holidays).
2. Buy additional holidays.
3. Employee Assistance Programme.
4. Pension scheme.
5. Enhanced maternity pay.
6. Yearly gift voucher of £1,250.
7. A friends and family discount policy with 50% off full retail price.
8. Bike to work scheme, save on the cost of bikes and equipment.
9. Eye Care.
10. Summer Friday hours.
11. Fully stocked snack cupboards, fruits and coffee & tea.
12. Regular Social Events - including summer and Christmas parties.
13. Volunteering.
Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to those that are successful to the next stage.
Diversity and Inclusion
We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace which harnesses the benefits of the diversity of our team and strives to represent the communities in which we live and work. Our vision is to establish an environment that attracts individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and talents, empowering them to contribute their best and authentic selves. We welcome and encourage applications from those who share our commitment to fostering this inclusive and authentic work culture.
What Skills Do I Need for the Role:
1. A clear understanding of the design aesthetic of The Fold.
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
3. Team player who collaborates with ease.
4. Strong organiser who prioritizes with ease and understands the importance of excellent time management.
5. Demonstrates a ‘can do’ attitude to work.
6. The ability to analyse problems and offer solutions.
7. Attention to detail is key as this is a fast-paced role, so a sharp eye is essential.
8. Strong MS Office skills.
9. Skilled in Photoshop.
10. Experience using Adobe Illustrator.
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