Design &
Buying Assistant
Our client’s team is expanding! They are looking for a Design & Buying
Assistant to join the team on a full time basis.
The Company
Our client is an independent fashion house boasting 100 years of heritage,
including leading menswear brands as well as a best-in-class schoolwear brand.
With the company’s long established strength and success rooted in an unmatched
commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service across all
channels, their future vision is now focussed on ‘connected retail’, and the
creation of a seamless experience for customers engaging with each of its
brands across all offline and online touch points. Leveraging new technologies
to bring leading-edge digital environments to the shop floor, enhancing
customer experience and customer service in the fulfilment of an omni-channel
sales strategy.
The organisations entire product portfolio is designed in-house, manufactured
offshore, shipped to their headquarters in Carrickfergus, and distributed to
retailers across the UK, ROI and Europe.
The Role
As a Design & Buying Assistant, you will support the full product lifecycle
from trend research and range planning, through the various stages of sampling
through to bulk production.
You will support the creation of seasonal collections for the company’s
portfolio of brands, ensuring each new collection is developed in line with
Brand DNA, and that the appropriate Quality standard is achieved and
maintained.
You will be involved in the creation of comprehensive seasonal range plans,
leveraging extensive sales analysis, as well as trend and market research.
You will be involved in the sourcing of fabrics, trims and accessories, be
heavily involved in the product development process, and be a key liaison with
an international supply base.
About You
The role will require the successful candidate to have:
- Previous experience in the fashion/textile industry is desirable
- Excellent IT ability is essential
- Competent CAD skill are desirable
- University level qualification is essential
- A full driving licence, valid passport and the willingness to travel when
required is desirable
The Benefits
- Competitive salary DOE
- Bonus scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Design & Buying Assistant,
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