Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British Fashion Brands who cares and believes in its people and the environment. If you’re interested in being part of an organisation that produces quality products, promotes awareness for a better world, and provides an excellent benefits package to support its employees, keep reading….
Vivienne Westwood is looking for a Womenswear Design Assistant to join the Ready to Wear Team in the London Battersea Head Office on a full time basis for 12 months. This role offers the chance to grow with a prestigious brand and contribute to innovative design projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate and communicate effectively within the ready-to-wear design team and across all departments.
- Accurately translate garment construction into flat technical drawings and detailed specification sheets.
- Work closely with the print team to prepare artworks and coordinate with the fabric team to ensure design accuracy.
- Manage your time and workload efficiently, following the direction of the Design Manager-Womenswear, Denim & Felpa.
- Maintain clear communication with the senior design team, especially while they are traveling abroad, such as in Milan.
- Conduct research to support the design process, using resources like magazines, libraries, galleries, and online platforms.
- Contribute design ideas while considering input from the Merchandising team to maintain a commercial focus.
- Assist with various tasks, including mood board preparation, sketch revisions, fitting notes, and supporting on photoshoots.
- Prepare tech packs and artwork for sampling and production.
PROFILE & KEY SKILLS
- Qualifications in Design, Fashion, or a related field.
- Solid understanding of garment construction, fabrics, and print techniques.
- Experience designing both graphics and garments.
- Ability to work well within a team environment.
- Experience in denim and casualwear design is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop for technical drawings and renderings.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
- 1-2 years experience.
(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)
BENEFITS
- Clothing allowance
- Staff discounts
- Training
- Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Pension Scheme
- Perkbox membership: access to a wide range of perks, discounts, and wellness resources
- Opportunity to develop new skills and progress in your career
- Opportunity to work for a company that cares and believes in its people and the environment
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.
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