Footwear and Accessories Design Assistant

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Crew Clothing Head Office Full time
Job Title: Footwear and Accessories Design Assistant

The Design Assistant for Footwear and Accessories at Crew Clothing Head Office will play a crucial role in the research, design, and development of brand-right and commercial products. This position requires excellent collaboration skills, as the successful candidate will work closely with the design team, buying, merchandising, and tech teams, as well as suppliers, to ensure the highest quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop a full range of Accessories & Footwear with direction from the Senior Footwear & Accessories Designer and Head of Design.
  • Research all areas needed to design a commercial balanced range, including current and previous sales figures, seasonality, trend, and fabric development.
  • Present range to management at sketch review.
  • Responsible for creation of highly accurate design packs and liaison with supply base to ensure samples are delivered on time.
  • Ensure Crew Clothing essentials jersey range is relevant and commercial and update where needed.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Accountable for the ownership of key areas within Footwear & Accessories.
  • Accountable for hitting all critical path deadlines and ensuring a full range of samples for sign-off.
  • Following the seasonal process from concept to product handover.
  • Attend first fittings for all footwear & accessories range to ensure design intent is met.
  • Strong teamwork across the design function as well as working closely with Buying, Merchandising, and Tech teams.
  • Proactively finding all sales and brand knowledge needed to build a balanced range.
  • Proactively developing brand-right newness in fabric, leather, and shape as well as sustainable product.
  • Accountable for bringing a high level of creativity.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar brand or comparable retailer, working at a Design Assistant capacity.
  • Knowledge of key leathers and shapes.
  • Able to demonstrate relevant professional experience/professional or academic qualifications (Footwear or Accessory design degree or similar).
  • Ability to influence & communicate effectively, with excellent people skills.
  • Computer literate (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel).
  • Understanding of footwear & Bag construction, pattern cutting, and finishing.
  • Excellent eye for detail and quality.
  • Understanding of footwear & Accessory specification packages and developing them with factories.

What We Can Offer:

  • Staff Discount
  • Uniform allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Refer a Friend scheme
  • Training and career development
  • Supportive and rewarding culture

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