Entry Assistant Designer - Topshop

Description

The company is hiring a design graduate to join the design team for the TOPSHOP brand, now the Topshop brand under the new structure, gaining hands-on experience in a busy fashion business.

You will support Designers, Senior Designers and the wider team in building the product range across several categories. The work covers trend research, concept development, product creation and fittings, so you see the whole design process while building your creative and technical skills.

The role suits someone who is well organised, curious about creative ideas and keen to learn from an experienced team.

The brands, TOPSHOP and TOPMAN, are British fashion labels with 60 years of history, headquartered in London. They reach over 2 million customers worldwide through a parent retailer's platform and generate brand sales of about £200m.

A joint venture formed in October 2024 led to a standalone cross-functional team being set up to grow the two brands. They can now use the parent group's infrastructure and resources while keeping the creative independence of standalone labels.

Over the next 12 months the brands plan to expand their store and online presence, launch a dedicated website and form new wholesale partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Support the design team with trend and market research.
• Research competitors, emerging brands and cultural trends.
• Create mood boards, colour palettes and design presentations.
• Help with CAD development and technical sketches.
• Prepare design packs and product information for suppliers.
• Support sample management and organisation.
• Help run fit sessions and keep fit notes up to date.
• Help the team with range reviews and product sign-offs.
• Maintain design archives and seasonal inspiration libraries.
• Share creative ideas and design solutions in team meetings.

Requirements

• You have recently finished a fashion design degree or an equivalent qualification.
• You have a genuine interest in the fashion industry and the brand.
• You have a sharp eye for fashion, product and emerging trends.
• You understand shape, colour, fabrication and product development.
• You are strong in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• You are well organised and detail-focused.
• You have a positive attitude and are willing to learn.
• You work well within a team.
• You communicate clearly and are confident presenting your ideas.
• We'd Love To See: a portfolio that shows creativity, trend awareness and product thinking.
• We'd Love To See: awareness of the contemporary fashion market and competitor landscape.
• We'd Love To See: interest in culture, social media, art, music and fashion trends.
• We'd Love To See: experience creating CADs, mood boards and design presentations.

Conditions

The company welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

• Employee discount, including an the company discount on the parent retailer's store.
• Employee sample sales.
• 25 days of paid annual leave plus an extra day to celebrate a special occasion.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Private medical care scheme.
• Flexible benefits allowance, which you can take as extra cash or put toward other benefits.
• Opportunities for personalised learning and real-time experiences to help you grow in your role.