Design Assistant - Pre Collection (FTC)

Job Title: Design Assistant - Pre Collection (4-month Fixed-Term Contract with the anticipated start date in December 2026)

Reporting to: Senior Designer – Pre Collection

Location: Hammersmith, London

Role Overview:

Design Assistant role working into design briefs for Pre Collection on a daily basis for the pre collection. The role requires both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional works with a focus on tailoring, outerwear, separates/wardrobe and flou. The ideal candidate would be required to be present during weekly fit meetings following the development of the collection. Following the design critical path is essential throughout the working process.

Responsibilities:

• Work under direction of Senior Designer and Design Director
• Research based on Senior Designer/Design Director brief for the season: story, colors, mood boards, fabrics
• Design development: from first sketch ideas
• Design work is excepted to be achieved through 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional work
• Research and development into creative solutions for finishing garments
• Liaise with in-house pattern cutters and seamstresses where needed, in conjunction with small samples and mock ups
• Create CAD drawings with support from the design team for sales packs
• Updating collection, style and mood boards on a regular basis
• Working with the design team to ensure that fit and major meetings are set up to the level which is required

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 years professional experience gained in similar luxury fashion roles
• Ability to design to brief
• Ability to work 3 dimensionally
• Good understanding of commercial yet creative designs
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Confidence in translating creative ideas through sketching
• Ability to manage own time effectively, and follow the design critical path