Design Assistant

6 days ago

Loughton, Shropshire, United Kingdom Never Fully Dressed Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

Job title: Design Assistant

Reports to: Buying Director

Hours: 9am – 5.30pm

Contract: Full Time

Location: NFD Head Office

OUR STORY, YOUR IMPACT

At Never Fully Dressed, we're more than just a fashion brand - we're a community built on self-expression, inclusivity, and individuality. Born from humble beginnings in the vibrant markets of East London, we've grown into a global brand that celebrates diversity and empowers women to embrace their unique style. Our team is driven by creativity, passion, and a commitment to making a positive impact, designing versatile pieces that inspire confidence and joy in everyday life. This stems from our head office, a collaborative team of 30 talented individuals who are at the heart of our business as we continue to scale and deliver on our ambitious growth strategy.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Selecting Pantone prints, yarn colours, possibility to scale prints
  • Support the design team throughout the full lifecycle of collections from concept to final development
  • Helping design team CAD up inspiration, a
    ssist in sketching and garment specification (CAD and hand‑drawn)
  • Pulling trend boards and updating brand design stories per month
  • Checking on samples development, updating sample trackers, collating samples on development rail, updating design team on any new in
  • Update and maintain key blocks library
  • Collate in‑season catwalk reports and build research/sourcing packs for buyers and suppliers
  • Attend fit sessions and design meetings to develop technical knowledge
  • Maintain mood boards, organise design spaces, and prepare for key presentations
  • Monitor sales performance to help identify key product drivers and bestsellers

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

  • Ownership of trading options- respond quickly and efficiently to trading requests from the team, propose and CAD new options for best-selling blocks, colour, print and fabrics as well as factoring wholesale options
  • Prepare clear and visually strong presentation boards with supporting documentation for internal and cross-department meetings
  • Sample management for development samples
  • Manage and maintain CAD outputs, ensuring correct formatting for line sheets, managing deadlines
  • Take ownership of meeting preparation - including steaming, and garment presentation

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • Calm, organised, and methodical in your approach to tasks
  • Strong time management; ability to multitask and meet deadlines effectively
  • Adaptable, collaborative, and eager to learn and grow
  • Hands-on and enthusiastic team player
  • Confident in visual presentation and storytelling through design
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop
  • Strong design skills (hand drawn or CAD), a creative portfolio that shows versatility and an eye for detail
  • A keen eye for trends, storytelling, and customer-focused design

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Never Fully Dressed

At 
Never Fully Dressed
, we're more than a fashion brand - we're a female-founded community that celebrates and empowers every
body
through feel 
good
dressing. Inclusivity is at the heart of who we are. It shows up in every stitch, every story, and every step we take forward.

We believe our team should reflect the diversity of our community and we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to join the team

Our Promise

We are committed to making fashion a more inclusive, equitable, and welcoming space - not just in what we design, but in how we show up for our community, our team, and the world around us.

  • We 
    design for everybody
    . All of our collections are available in UK sizes 6-28 / US 2-24.
  • We create versatile 
    multi-wear pieces
     that can be styled for YOU: from breastfeeding-friendly dresses to wrap skirts that can be styled six ways.
  • We cast and collaborate with people who reflect the real, diverse world we live in - not just the industry ideal.

What We Stand For

 
Diversity

We represent and welcome people of all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and identities - and we celebrate the power of difference.

 
Equity

We're committed to fairness - from our pricing, to our partnerships, to the platforms we've created.


Inclusion

Our community is our influence. We listen, learn, and take action based on the stories, needs, and experiences of the people who wear and inspire our brand.

How We Take Action

  • We actively recruit diverse voices and create a supportive workplace that encourages growth, learning, and collaboration.
  • We work to make our stores, website, and experiences accessible for all.
  • We spotlight and support causes that matter - raising funds, volunteering, and using our platform to celebrate others.
  • We regularly host events and open conversations with our community to listen, evolve, and grow together.

Supporting Our Team

  • 30 days holiday (including bank holidays), which grows the longer you're here - plus your birthday off.
  • Optional AXA Health insurance after 6 months
  • Work phone and laptop provided
  • Optional pension scheme
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Office parking permit available
  • 40% staff discount
  • Fridays currently work from home
  • Food, drinks, and refreshments in the office

We're Never Fully Done

We know that meaningful change doesn't happen overnight. We're committed to reflecting, learning, and taking real action with an honest approach.

Our promise is to keep doing the work, and to bring our community with us on the journey.

Fashion should be inclusive, and we're committed to creating an empowering, celebratory space for every
body.

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