Assistant Designer

Vogue Sourcing is an exciting fast paced and dynamic fashion supplier with offices around the globe. We are searching for an Assistant Beachwear Designer to join our team based in Manchester.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support designers, senior designers, and the design manager in developing original concepts, embroideries, fabrications, and seasonal themes.
• Source relevant fabrics to align with design requirements.
• Create detailed specs and tech packs for factories.
• Track and manage key dates to ensure adherence to the critical path.
• Liaise with factories and overseas offices to maintain smooth production workflows.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers.
• Participate in inspiration and sourcing trips.
• Develop trend and colour inspiration packs.
• Manage sample returns and provide general team administrative support.
• Maintain office and production room organisation, including fabric sorting.
• Handle incoming post, ensuring it reaches relevant teams and organizing new samples.
• Assist all team members with various tasks as needed.

ABOUT YOU:

• A graduate with a degree in Fashion or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proficiency in Illustrator and/or Photoshop is desirable.
• Creative and trend-aware, with a strong eye for colour and fabric.
• Detail-oriented with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Team player and able to build relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• To be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive manner

OUR BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Flexible working opportunity
• Vitality private medical insurance (after 2 years service)
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Buying and selling holiday scheme
• Birthday day off
• Sample Sales
• Opportunity to travel
• Pension scheme
• Sample sales
• Bike2work scheme