Footwear and Accessories Design Assistant

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Crew Clothing Head Office Full time
Design Assistant - Footwear & AccessoriesLondonFull Time

At Crew Clothing, we believe clothes are about so much more than “just clothes”. Designed with the spirit of the south coast in every stitch, our crossed oars are a mark of timeless British style. These are clothes for life’s best moments.

We believe in collaboration, kindness and creativity, in celebrating our successes and championing our customer at every step of the way. From ’93 to now, people have been at the heart of everything we do. It’s in our name – Crew.

Purpose of the role

As part of the
design team the Design Assistant for Accessories & Footwear is responsible
for the research, design and development of brand right and commercial product.
They will be excellent at collaborating with the design team, as well as the
buying, merchandising and tech teams and suppliers in order to ensure the
product is of the highest standard. They must be driven and creative, always
bringing brand right newness into the business



Previous
experience with focus on key categories such as bags, soft accessories,
giftables, boxers, socks & footwear. Keen eye and understanding of using
branding to create a unique product offering within the marketplace.

Responsibilities:

Supporting the Design function in:



·        
Designing and developing a full
range of Accessories & Footwear with direction from the Senior Footwear
& Accessories Designer and Head of Design.



·        
Researching all areas needed to
design a commercial balanced range such as current and previous sales figures,
seasonality, trend and fabric development.



·        
Presenting 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 deign
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


·        
Cross-functional working:

·        
Working with the options given by
Merchandising and understanding the range balance.

·        
Work with buying team to build a
commercial jersey range and understand range balance within the context of the
total business.

·        
Collaboratively working with tech
teams in fits to make sure quality is excellent and design intent is met.

·        
Professionally raising concerns
over issues that might arise over all areas of product development with
suppliers / factories or the internal team to your line manager to seek to
resolve

·        
Working with the rest of the
design team on joint projects and ranges as well as any departmental jobs to
help the department run smoothly.



·        
Reacting to sales and working
into OTB efficiently alongside the Buying teams & the Head of design to
ensure in season opportunities are taken





·        
Leading by example of deadline
achievement, professional cross-functional liaison, fresh thinking and proven
track record of sales success.



Key Skills

·        
A minimum of 2 years experience
in a similar brand, or comparable retailer, work 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 you:

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



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