Design Assistant

Sunspel makes beautiful, everyday clothing that forms the foundation of the modern luxury wardrobe. We have been handcrafting garments and innovating unique fabrics in the UK for over 160 years, building a global reputation for uncompromising quality, timeless design and luxury fabrics. We believe in making clothes with care. We care about where we source our materials from, the people we work with and the quality of everything we do.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented Design Assistant to support the Design team in the development and execution of seasonal collections. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow within a clothing brand and gain hands-on experience across product development, research, and design operations.

The Design Assistant will play a key role in maintaining design documentation, supporting product development processes, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the department. It’s an opportunity for someone to learn and grow within one of the UK’s oldest but forward looking clothing brands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product Development Support

·      Working with the designers to support them on sketches, CADS and fit updates – Adobe Illustrator skills are absolutely crucial to the role.

·      Manage and track lab dips, including logging submissions, reviewing with the design team, and communicating feedback to the technical team.

·      Assist in researching new products, categories, design details, silhouette research and customer trends to help inform seasonal direction including occasional travel for research trips etc.

·      Maintain and organise the fabric library, ensuring all swatches and supplier information is clearly catalogued and accessible.

·      Attending Fittings and ensuring spec sheets are in line with design and fit amendments. Assist with preparing and organising fit photos, including labelling, archiving, and distributing to relevant stakeholders.

·      Update and maintain line sheets with accurate product details and information.

·      Prepare materials for internal and external meetings, including product boards, fabric presentations, and range overviews.

·      Take notes during meetings where required and distribute key actions.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

·      Degree or equivalent qualification in Fashion Design.

·      Previous internship or experience within a fashion design or product development environment preferred.

·      Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

·      Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·      Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator which is essential, Indesign & Photoshop preferred).

·      Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·      A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

·      Passionate about clothing and product development.

·      Curious and trend-aware with an understanding of the brand’s customer.

·      Highly organised and methodical.

·      A collaborative team player with a positive, can-do attitude.

WHAT WE OFFER

·      Opportunity to grow within one of the UK’s oldest but growing clothing brands.

·      Hands-on involvement in seasonal collection development.

·      Collaborative and creative working environment.

This is a full time, onsite role at our Long Eaton site.

• To apply, please email a copy of your CV to recruitment@sunspel.com