Assistant Designer (Non-Clothing)

Role TitleAssistant DesignerDepartmentDesignReports ToDesignerContract TypePermanentWorking Arrangements/PatternFull Time (35 Hours)Working LocationHybrid Working (3 days office based)About usWho are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement:Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always.Our Product formula:Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified.We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 best places to work 2025 and best places to work for women 2025.Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces.Role SummaryTo design a commercial range of products which is in line with the Design direction and brand strategy. Assist the Designer in all aspects of the design function.Role ResponsibilitiesAssist in gathering information on season trends appropriate for the Fat Face brand through research, competitor visits and reviews of past performance.Input into the department product strategy producing competitor and product information as required.Monitor supplier and market activity to update own knowledge with the latest trends, techniques and washes to ensure the Fat Face products are up to date.Originate and develop design ideas which deliver the design direction, and which are in line with the departmental product strategy.Produce comprehensive design packs, ensuring accurate and completion in line with critical path, work with the buying team to achieve right first-time sampling.Be aware of selection meetings and chase in relevant proto