Graduate Assistant Designer

1 month ago

Maldon, United Kingdom Blues Group Full time

Job description:


Are you ready to join one of the UK’s leading Apparel License suppliers? This is a role that is not to be missed

We are on the lookout for a motivated Graduate Assistant Designer to join the toddler and baby design team based in our Maldon, Essex Office.

Who are we?:

The Blues Group is one of the UK’s leading Apparel License suppliers.

Our brands and what we do is pretty specialised, we have 5 different divisions that make up our group: Dennicci (Babywear), Blues Clothing (Toddler Daywear), Blues Nightwear (Kids & Adult Nightwear), Cohen & Wilks (Outerwear) and Brecrest (Baby & Teen Sportswear).

As a licensed supplier, we have the privilege to work with some amazing licenses such as Disney, Looney Tunes, Peter Rabbit & Warner Bros.

So, what will the role involve and what will you do?


The entry level Graduate Assistant Designer role is an important role for the group and you will be responsible for supporting the Senior Designers and wider toddler & Baby design team.


Some of the responsibilities include:


  • Stay updated on current fashion trends, materials, and techniques.
  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and consumer preferences.
  • Chase samples from factories.
  • Complete 1st initial comments with support from Junior Designers and Designers.
  • Develop detailed technical drawings and specifications for garments.
  • Select appropriate pantones and colours for each style and range.
  • Liaise with the production team to ensure specs are a correct representation of the design.
  • Regular store visits/shop reports.
  • Accurate recording of all relevant design information onto the Group system.
  • Respond to customer and factory queries.
  • Liaise with Licensors and assist with checking License approvals including concept, strike offs and PP sample uploads obtaining full product approval.
  • Create and send to the factories new sample requests, style details and accurate artwork: sending reference sources where applicable.
  • Checking initial samples in comparison to tech packs before sending to the customer.
  • Support the design team to ensure all key dates are achieved. 
  • Assist the design team with adhoc administration duties.
  • Assist with the design of new packaging for each range where applicable.
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams across the group


What we offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Central location with free parking
  • Team drinks and localised team events
  • Pension salary sacrifice
  • Perkbox employee rewards & benefits platform
  • Employee assistance programme


Some preferred qualifications:

  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 Word & Excel


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