Assistant Designer (Swim/Lingerie) - #2181653

Vogue Sourcing is an exciting fast paced and dynamic fashion supplier with offices around the globe. We are searching for an Assistant Designer to join our Non-Clothing team wokring on Swim/Lingerie based in Manchester.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support designers, senior designers, and the design manager in developing original concepts, 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 from the offset.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, mills, oversees colleagues and contacts.
• Participate in inspiration and sourcing trips.
• Develop trend and colour inspiration packs.
• Manage sample returns and provide general team administrative support.
• Handling new samples to provide clear feedback and follow up with the customer
• Assist all team members with various tasks as needed.
• Contribute with the wider design team where needed.

ABOUT YOU:

• A graduate with a minimum 2.1 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.
• A team player with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Willing to travel
• Able to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Calm and solutions-focused when handling challenges.
• At least 2 years minimum experience in Swimwear and Lingerie

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