We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Assistant Designer with experience in Formal & Smartwear to join our Menswear Tailoring team. In this role, you will support the design team in delivering collections that are both timely and commercially relevant.
Key responsibilities include conducting trend and market research, developing clear and engaging visual presentations, assisting with fit sessions, and supporting the product development process from initial concept through to final sample. A strong understanding of knitwear construction, yarns, and techniques is essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and fast-paced design environment.
**IMPORTANT - Please make sure you include a sample of your portfolio to your application**
Tostayclosetocustomers,oursupport teamsareintheofficethreedaysaweek aswebelievethat skillsaredevelopedthrough collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.
What’sinitforyou
Being a part of M&S is exactly that – becoming a part and playing your part. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and always evolving business built on core values.
Herearesomeofthebenefitsweofferthatmakeworkingfor M&Sjustthat littlebitmorespecial…
Aftercompletingyourprobationaryperiod,you’llreceive 20%colleaguediscountacrossallM&Sproductsand many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
Competitiveholidayentitlementwiththepotentialtobuyextraholiday days!
Discretionarybonusschemesawardedbasedonhowyouachieveyourpersonalobjectivesandour performance as a business.
AgenerousDefinedContributionPensionSchemeandLifeAssurance.
Adedicatedwelcometoourteamswithatailoredinductionandawiderange oftrainingprogrammesto develop your skills.
Amazingperksanddiscountsvia ourM&SChoicesportaltomaximiseyour financialandpersonalwellbeing.
Industry-leadingparental,adoption,andneonatalpolicies,providingsupportandflexibilityforyour family.
Accesstoafantasticrange ofwellbeingsupportforallcolleaguesincludingaccesstoour24/7VirtualGPand PAM Assist to support you and your family.
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Whatyou’lldo
Yourkeyaccountabilitieswillinclude
Work alongside the JD / Designer to deliver the global product direction
Work with the Designers to meet critical path deadlines and deliver the right designs, at the right time
Create CAD’s using photoshop / illustrator in order to show true representation of product for range reviews and PLM tech packs
Support the Designer to deliver Design Briefs to Indirect Suppliers when required
Support the Designer on producing a high standard of Tech pack and hit rate on Direct
Whoyouare
Yourskillsandexperiencewillinclude
Strong design and CAD skills with an eye for detail
Knowledge of trend interpretation, current competitive marketplace, and product design
Experience in briefing and specifying direct design sourced product, working with Technology/Design and Buying to create high standards of Tech Packs.
High level of proficiency in Design IT applications to optimise the quality of design work e.g., Photoshop, illustrator, CAD.
Multitask orientated with the ability to work to tight deadlines to the Design and Buying critical path.
Everyone’swelcome
We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating, and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunitiesyet.Marks& Spencerstrivestobe aninclusive organisation,trusted,andadmiredbyourcolleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.
We arecommittedtobuildingdiverseandrepresentativeteams,whereeveryone canbringtheirwhole selvestowork and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.
If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’thesitatetoletusknowwhencompletingyourapplication.Thisinformationwillbe pickedupbyourteam, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
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At M&S, we're dedicated to being the most trusted retailer, prioritising quality and delivering value. Every day, we bring the magic of M&S to our customers, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.
For over a century, we've set the standard, doing the right thing and embracing innovation. Today, with over 65,000 colleagues serving 32 million customers globally, we're putting quality products at the heart of everything we do.
Tomorrow holds boundless opportunities with us. We're pioneering digital innovation and shaping the future of retail where our values drive every action.
We stay close to customers and colleagues, always curious and connected. Our decisions are bold, our actions ambitious. Transparency is paramount, with straightforward, honest communication. We're constantly innovating, always striving for the best. Our focus is on aiming higher and winning together, combined with wise financial decisions to secure our future.
Join us at M&S to shape the future of retail.
