Fashion Design Assistant

4 hours ago

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom MINT VELVET Full time
About Mint Velvet

Mint Velvet is a dynamic and growing fashion business that creates an unfailingly chic collection of contemporary, great quality staples and elevated fits. Our founders, Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea, set out to fill a gap in the market by combining relaxed comfort with glamorous yet wearable fashion trends.

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Designer with a feminine handwriting to join our Design team, based at our Head Office in High Wycombe. As a key member of our team, you will work closely with your Buyer and the Senior Design team to produce designs that deliver the key trends of the season, making sense of fashion for our customer, in line with our signature relaxed glamour ethos.

Key Responsibilities
  • Research and interpret current and future trends for our jersey range, applying a feminine handwriting and interpreting the Mint Velvet versions of key trends and shapes.
  • Visit inspirational shops, markets, fabric and yarn fairs to research and progress relevant ideas for product development, working with our in-house print and textile experts to collate relevant information for supplier sourcing packs.
  • Continually shop for new shapes, trims, and ideas, maintaining a strong commercial awareness of key competitors.
  • Spec designs to a high standard, working with your Buyer to ensure the correct interpretation of your design specs to deliver sample accuracy.
  • Review fit samples with your Buyer and Technologist, proactively resolving any issues and ensuring we keep to our critical path.
  • Present to the wider Design and Buying teams each season, ensuring you present a compelling picture of the design and product vision for your area.
Requirements
  • Proven experience at a similar level in a fashion business and strong technical Design expertise, including skill in graphics.
  • A genuine creative passion and eye, with an affinity for our signature 'relaxed glamour' ethos.
  • Excellent knowledge of cut and sew jersey, soft fabrications, and trims, with innovative ideas around ways to use trims and mix fabrications.
  • Ability to demonstrate hand-drawn designs, as well as CAD, Photoshop, and/or Illustrator skills.
  • Organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize your workload and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate your ideas and designs clearly and confidently.
  • Able to work collaboratively with colleagues and share your knowledge and expertise with others.
  • Resilience in working at pace, adapting to change, and open to constructive feedback.
What We Offer
  • Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast-paced and growing business.
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and a day off on your birthday.
  • Company-funded private health insurance and access to Smart Health.
  • Life assurance.
  • Discretionary bonus scheme.
  • 50% staff discount.
  • Summer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & August.
  • Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role.
  • A welcoming and inspiring work environment, with opportunities for social activities, yoga classes, and more.

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