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Design Assistant (freelance)
Arcadia Group
Greater London, , United Kingdom
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We have an opportunity within our TOPMAN Design department for a Freelance Design Assistant. A role at TOPMAN promises a fast paced, challenging, innovative working environment.
As a Freelance Design Assistant at TOPMAN you will:
• Support our Designers with creating trend boards for each season and for micro-trends, using catwalk and alternative research sources (street trends, blogs).
• Assist the Designers in the development of their ranges ; visiting branches, researching competition, looking at fabric/print selections and silhouettes
• Attend all relevant meetings, contributing to Design ideas/trends/must haves
• Compile trip reports and distribute to team
• Manage in-house sample library
• Producing original artwork in-house that can be used to translate into product.
• Sourcing swatches and samples that will drive trend and product inspiration.
• Regularly researching blogs, identifying trends and reporting back to the Design team
Must Haves
Skills / experience required
• Passion for the TOPMAN brand
• Relevant Design qualification
• An understanding and passion for street trends
• Knowledge of CAD would be beneficial
• Print design skills would be beneficial
• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of the High Street
• Creative flair
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate confidently at all levels
• Ability to work under pressure and with strong personalities
• Good teamwork and inter-personal skills
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Added Extras
From bonus schemes to season ticket loans, that make your commute a little easier, we offer a range benefits here at head office. We make the most out of our staff discount across The Arcadia Group and a range of brands externally.
As well as this we have lots of exciting things that happen throughout the year, to say a big thanks for all the hard work our great teams put in.