About The Role
We are looking for a talented Design Assistant to join the Phase Eight Design team. This opportunity will see you focus on our Eventwear collections and actively contribute to various aspects of the design process.
The design team creates the mood, colour palette, prints, and key shapes of the collection each season, and we are seeking a Design Assistant with strong hand drawing skills to ensure the balance of commerciality and fashion is met.
Key Accountabilities Include
1. Design Assistance: Assist the Eventwear designers in the smooth running of the design process from initial concept to final product.
2. Trend and Market Research: Undertake thorough research on industry fashion trends, competitor brands, colour palettes, and seasonal runway shows to inform design decision-making.
3. CAD and Technical Drawings: Maintain up-to-date CAD line-ups and range plan boards, create detailed specifications for designs as briefed by the designer, support the preparation of design packs for manufacturers, and contribute to the development of embroidery artworks.
4. Administrative Tasks: Handle numerous administrative tasks to maintain the efficiency of the Eventwear department.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable in-house design experience in a womenswear brand. The ideal applicant will have excellent hand drawing skills, be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator), and possess strong organisational and time management skills. A keen eye for detail and a collaborative approach are required in this role.
What's in it for you?
Benefits
Across the TFG Brands, we pride ourselves on having our people at the heart of everything we do. We believe that a career in retail is unbeatable. We will give you the tools and the time to develop your career in the direction you want to go. Alongside that, we have some great benefits which include:
1. Phase Eight Employee Discount of 70%, and 50% discount with Hobbs and Whistles, as per the TFG Brands Discount Policy.
2. Up to 28 days holiday entitlement per annum in addition to the usual public and bank holidays.
3. Financial and Wellbeing support.
4. Enhanced Maternity package.
5. Virtual GP service – unlimited access 24/7.
6. Plus much more!
About Us
At TFG Brands, We Care, We Connect, We Collaborate, and We Create. We have four brands in our portfolio: our iconic fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles, and Hobbs, as well as our luxury Homewares brand Inside Story. We aren’t stopping there; we have plans to grow beyond this in multiple retail sectors.
TFG London Inclusion And Diversity Statement Of Commitment
At TFG London and across all our brands, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops, and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references, and ideas and opinions within our business. We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated, and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.
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