Design Assistant – Womens’ Sportswear

Are you passionate about fashion and sportswear design? We’re looking for a detail-driven Design Assistant to help shape the future of women’s sportswear. Working for a leading UK supplier with owned offshore manufacturing, you will work within a multi product design team to create innovative collections for major retailers. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Design Assistant – Womens’ Sportswear - Responsibilities: * Research and identify emerging trends to inspire new designs and ranges. * Prepare samples and packs for timely dispatch to clients. * Organize swatch packs and ensure selections align with customer briefs. * Update design cribs and sketches for factories and commercial teams. * Source and order fabrics, match Pantones, and liaise with mills/factories to meet deadlines. * Maintain accurate costings and component details. * Brief suppliers on new fabrics and follow up for meetings. * Counter-source fabrics and trims to achieve competitive pricing. Design Assistant - Skills and Requirements: * Degree or relevant qualification in fashion or sportswear design. * 1–2 years’ experience in a similar design assistant role. * Advanced skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; CLO 3D experience is a plus. * Strong product development knowledge and understanding of garment construction. * Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail. * Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach. * Experience working with offshore production and supply chains. * Applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK