Entry Assistant Designer - Topshop

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The work

The Role

We're looking for a Design Graduate to join the Topshop Design team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for fashion, trends and product to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced fashion business.

Working closely with Designers, Senior Designers and the wider Design team, you'll support the development of the Topshop product offer across multiple categories. From trend research and concept development through to product creation and fittings, you'll gain exposure to the full design process while developing your creative and technical skills.

This role would suit someone who is highly organised, creatively curious and eager to learn from an experienced design team.

The work

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the design team with trend and market research.
• Creating mood boards, colour palettes and design presentations.
• Assisting with CAD development and technical sketch work.
• Preparing design packs and product information for supplier communication.
• Supporting sample management and organisation.
• Assisting with fit sessions and maintaining fit notes.
• Researching competitors, emerging brands and cultural trends.
• Supporting the team with range reviews and product sign-offs.
• Maintaining design archives and seasonal inspiration libraries.
• Contributing creative ideas and design solutions within team meetings.

Who they want

What We're Looking For

• Recently completed a Fashion Design degree or equivalent.
• Strong interest in the fashion industry and the Topshop brand.
• Excellent eye for fashion, product and emerging trends.
• Good understanding of shape, colour, fabrication and product development.
• Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas.

Also

We'd Love To See

• A portfolio that demonstrates creativity, trend awareness and product thinking.
• Awareness of the contemporary fashion market and competitor landscape.
• Interest in culture, social media, art, music and fashion trends.
• Experience creating CADs, mood boards and design presentations.

What you get

BeneFITS’

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Employee sample sales
• 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
• Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role