Overview
Assistant Designer – Menswear Jobs in Havant, England, United Kingdom at FatFace
Title: Assistant Designer – Menswear
Company: FatFace
Location: Havant, England, United Kingdom
The Role: Assistant Designer – Mens
The Location: Havant, Hampshire (hybrid – 3 days per week office-based)
The Contract: Full Time, Permanent
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Who are we?
For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. Our purpose is to bring style and positivity to our customers lives through the clothes we make, the things we do and the values we have.
We are Made for Life. Considered style. Trusted quality. Sustainably sourced. Proud to be a B Corp™.
Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard.We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces.
Role Summary
Infuse personality and energy into our menswear collections! Support the designer in crafting a stylish, commercial range that aligns with our brand strategy. Bring innovative designs to life while mastering the essence of menswear. Assist in every step of the design process and make your mark on every well-crafted piece!
Role Responsibilities
Assist in gathering information on seasonal menswear trends through research, competitor analysis, and reviews of past performance, ensuring alignment with the Fat Face brand.
Contribute to the department’s product strategy by providing competitor and product insights tailored to menswear.
Stay updated on supplier and market activities, including the latest trends, techniques, and washes relevant to menswear, ensuring Fat Face products remain current.
Generate and develop design ideas that align with the menswear design direction and departmental product strategy.
Create comprehensive design packs, ensuring accuracy and timely completion in line with the critical path. Collaborate with the buying team for first-time sampling success.
Track and manage relevant proto samples from suppliers to ensure timely availability for selection meetings.
Participate in fit sessions to ensure the menswear design signature is accurately interpreted during the development stage, maintaining brand consistency.
Supervise, train, and develop the design assistant, monitoring their performance against the training program and identifying areas for improvement.
Manage design samples, boards, and information for meetings, ensuring all requirements are met.
Provide feedback on current menswear trends and styling information, making informed design suggestions while understanding the critical path implications.
Stay informed about department and product sales performance and trading activities, incorporating this feedback into the design process.
Enhance personal development through store visits, competitor analysis, shows, and supplier interactions. Increase awareness of other company functions and activities.
Deputise for the Designer as needed, ensuring continuity in the menswear design process.
Align yourself with the company’s social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all times
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