Assistant Designer - Special Projects

The Role

Superdry & Co is looking for a talented and highly motivated Assistant Designer to join our Special Projects team. This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone who wants to build a broad and varied design career, working across apparel, footwear, accessories, graphics, print and licensed brand collaborations.

Working closely with the Senior Designer – Special Projects, you will support projects from their earliest creative concept through design development, sampling, production and eventual launch to market. You will help the team deliver innovative, brand-leading work with pace, energy and attention to detail.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of creative and commercial projects, as well as the opportunity to participate in key product reviews and feedback conversations with senior stakeholders, including our CEO. Our Special Projects team works closely and collaboratively, so we are looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable and happy to get involved wherever support is needed.

You will need to balance creative thinking with strong organisation and a willingness to learn how great ideas are translated into commercially successful products. This role is based in Cheltenham, with an expectation of five days per week in the office.

Candidates must therefore be based within a practical commuting distance or be willing to relocate to the Cheltenham area for the position. You Will

Creative and Product Development

Support the Senior Designer across the full design and development cycle, from initial concept through to sampling, production and market-facing visuals. Contribute to concept creation, mood boards, colour palettes, materials, graphics and prints, and support the creation of repeat prints and surface artwork in Adobe Photoshop where required.

Create accurate technical flat sketches and detailed product design packages. Build your understanding of designing across multiple product categories and brands, adapting your creative approach to sui