Assistant Designer Kidswear

7 months ago


London, United Kingdom Marks & Spencer Full time

From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.

As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results-orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey.

To put the customer requirements at the centre of the product offer to develop and deliver a commercial and profitable range that optimises sales opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity within the Kidswear design team for an Assistant Designer. Working alongside both the Older and Younger boyswear designers you will be part of a fast moving department with lots of challenge and growth across multi product apparel. Helping the team to up our style credentials through trend research and development of product with a keen eye for detail is key. As one of the leading Kidswear retailers in the UK, there are exciting opportunities to work across Licensed product and special projects outside of the core ranges.

Key responsibilities
- Work alongside the Junior Designer/ Designer to deliver the global product direction.
- Support the Designer with the co-ordination of day-to-day activities.
- Work with the Designers to meet critical path deadlines and deliver the right designs, at the right time.
- Support the Designer on producing a high standard of Tech pack and hit rate on Direct.
- Support the Designer to deliver Design Briefs to Indirect Suppliers when required.
- Create 3D CAD’s using photoshop /illustrator in order to show true representation of product for range reviews and tech packs.
- Contribute as an active member of the Design team to work within a commercially focussed culture.
- Support the effective working relationships with our Sourcing Office teams and Suppliers.
- Able to research global retail and trend. Identify and communicate key opportunities.

Key Skills
- Expert in the field of design with design experience within the Retail industry
- Strong design and CAD skills with an eye for detail
- Knowledge of trend interpretation, current competitive marketplace, and product design
- Experience in briefing and specifying direct design sourced product, working with Technology/Design and Buying to create high standards of Tech Packs.
- Multitask orientated with the ability to work to tight deadlines to the Design and Buying critical path.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Attend and participate in department fit sessions
- CLO software experience preferential for 3D Design.

Key Benefits:

- Flexible working approach, with a balance of being in the office and working from home
- Competitive salary plus bonus
- 29 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- 20% discount on M&S products
- A range of wellbeing support (including a virtual GP)
- 25% off gym memberships, access to online fitness classes and discounts for complementary health services, such as nutrition and lifestyle coaching

**#LI-LD1 #NotJustAnyJob**

M&S is ready to push boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring digital era. That’s why we’re revolutionising how we work and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. There’s never been a better time to be part of our team. Marks & Spencer aims to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make an immediate impact.

We are committed to an active Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process, and we are happy to talk flexible working.



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