N Brown Group
Design Assistant - Project Based Fixed Term Contract
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N Brown – who we are and why work for us?
N Brown is a leading UK digital retail platform for clothing, footwear, home and technology, headquartered in Manchester and employing over 1,000 people nationwide. Through our strategic retail brands JD Williams, Jacamo and Simply Be and our unique payments offering, we exist to champion inclusivity and serve the underserved. Our customers are our passion, and we take great pride in delivering products that ensure they can look and feel amazing, without compromising on choice, value and accessibility.
We’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘By championing inclusion, N Brown will become the UK’s most loved and trusted consumer platform, shaping the future of financial empowerment and personal expression’. ‘Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.
In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!
Fashion Design Assistant
Project-Based Fixed-Term Contract
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly organised, creative and detail-oriented Fashion Design Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of the design department on a project-based fixed-term contract.
Working closely with the Head of Design, Designers, Print Team and Buying Team, you will provide essential creative and administrative support across the design process, from trend research and colour development through to sample management.
A day in the life of a project based Design Assistant
- Provide general administrative, organisational and creative support to the design department.
- Assist designers with day-to-day tasks and project requirements.
- Organise and maintain the Pantone library and colour palettes, ensuring resources are clearly labelled, up to date and easily accessible.
- Support trend research, including:
- Catwalk research and image/reference collation.
- Market and trend research.
- Supporting the development of trend reports and presentations.
- Gathering relevant visual and commercial references for the design team.
- Manage and maintain bought samples, including:
- Photographing and cataloguing samples.
- Logging sample details accurately.
- Organising samples for easy access and reference.
- Coordinating parcel returns and ensuring samples are returned appropriately.
- Assist with general design administration, filing and organisation of creative resources.
- Work collaboratively with the Print Team and Buying Team to support the smooth progression of design projects.
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Reporting To
Head of Design
Working With
- Designers
- Print Team
- Buying Team
The ideal candidate will be:
- Passionate about fashion, style, design and current trends.
- Have a qualification in fashion.
- Confident in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive, reliable and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Confident conducting visual and trend research.
- Creative, with a strong eye for colour, imagery and fashion direction.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced design environment.
- A clear and collaborative communicator.
- Previous experience within a fashion design environment, internship or design assistant role would be advantageous.
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What You'll Bring
This role would suit someone at the early stage of their fashion career who is keen to gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry while supporting a busy and collaborative design team.
Ways of Working
We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!
Our working hours are 36.17 per week over 5 days.
We believe AI will become a standard part of modern professional practice. We are therefore looking for individuals who are open to learning, testing, and responsibly adopting AI tools to improve efficiency, insight, and impact in their role.
Our promise to you:
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Please know your application is being reviewed by a real human being. We value your interest in joining us and appreciate you taking the time to submit your application.
What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?
As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!
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