Design Assistant - Seraphine

Seraphine is a London-based maternity fashion brand that creates elevated maternity pieces that blend comfort and contemporary design.

Design Assistant – join our in‑house Design team to add innovative ideas and enthusiasm to design processes and strategy. You will work closely with a Senior Designer who will support your development and provide opportunities to grow across product development.

• Supporting the Design Team across all product categories
• Maintaining and updating documentation, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
• Assisting with the preparation for sign off meetings; organising samples and updating CAD sheets
• Managing daily tasks in line with critical path
• Creating and amending CADs in Photoshop and Illustrator, as well as print designs/recolours
• Liaising with Buying, Garment Tech, Suppliers & Factories
• Researching relevant trends for shape, print and colour in keeping with the brand
• Creating competitor shop reports, trend flashes and key items
• Keeping up to date with the latest trends via shops, catwalks and social media, to provide insight and recommendations to the team
• Providing consistent and quality admin support to the team
• Assisting in the preparation for photo shoots and attending photo shoots as hands‑on support where necessary
• Managing lab dips and bulk approvals alongside Buying team
• Assisting designers in development of design briefs and spec packs
• Fabric and trim shopping for in‑house atelier to ensure efficient running of pattern room
• Continually aiming to develop yourself, asking your Line Manager for support and guidance
• Completing any other duties as reasonably requested by the company to ensure the continuous development of the business
• Working to your own initiative and be able to take responsibility when required by the team

• Fashion design related degree or equivalent industry experience within fashion retail
• Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Ability to translate trends into a commercial way for the customer
• Previous experience working in a fast paced environment
• Indesign and hand sketching skills
• Adept in technical drawings
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Great organisation skills and the ability to adjust to changes and work flexibly
• Able to multitask whilst producing high quality output and meeting deadlines
• Demonstrate a can‑do attitude and resilience
• Self‑motivated and eager to learn

• Internship

• Part‑time

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Software Development

Location:

London, England, United Kingdom