Apparel Design and Product Assistant
Our client, a global sportswear brandhouse, is seeking an Apparel Design and Product Assistant for a 1-year maternity cover at their Watford Head Office.
You will work with a renowned sportswear brand blending streetwear and fashion, with over 100 years of heritage.
This role offers valuable experience in both design and product development, contributing to high-quality, stylish apparel in a dynamic environment.
Please note: This is a full-time role based in a modern office in Watford, with no option for remote work.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Reporting and supporting the Design Manager and Product Manager.
* Researching colour & current relevant sports/fashion trends for the design team when required.
* Measuring samples ready for fitting with Garment Tech & Product Manager.
* Lab dip checking/approvals to suppliers.
* Attend fittings & upload photos to workbooks.
* Develop, update & maintain collection overviews/ tech packs & workbooks
* Designing SMU collections to a given brief.
* Helping the design team with tech packs for main Inline & SMU collections.
* Keeping to deadlines, critical paths & calendar.
* Must be proficient in design software (Illustrator) & Microsoft Excel.
* Assist and support the team with day-to-day duties.
Requirements:
* Enthusiastic about gaining a wider experience on both design & product development.
* A natural ability to multi-task with strict adherence to deadlines.
* Strong detail orientation with excellent time management and organizational skills.
* Must be proficient in design software (Adobe Illustrator).
* Proficient in Excel and ability to deal with multiple data – Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
* Outstanding communication and follow-up skills.
* Eagerness and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, driven by teamwork and collaborative innovation.
* Self-starter and solution-oriented and able to manage own workload