Assistant Designer - #143644

At Seasalt we live and breathe our product and are proud of the exceptional quality and level of care we take in design and sourcing, to deliver beautiful garments which are loved by our customers. Based on the Cornish coast, we're a B Corp multi-channel lifestyle brand with over 7 5 shops across the UK , Ireland and USA , over 400 wholesale stockists and a growing online business. 

As part of our womenswear design team, the Assistant Designer will provide support in creating elevated, timeless, and commercially successful collections that align with Seasalt’s modern yet enduring aesthetic. You’ll play a key role in research, design development, and execution, ensuring designs are innovative, commercially viable , and crafted to the highest standard.

This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong technical skills, and a proactive approach to supporting the wider team in delivering beautifully considered collections that resonate with our customer.

Please note this role is primarily based in our Falmouth head office , with occasional remote working. 

You'll help us by:

• Assist ing in the research and development of seasonal mood boards, trend analysis, and fabric direction in line with Seasalt’s handwriting.
• Support ing in c reat i on of designs for multiple woven categories , reflect ing Sea salt’s signature aesthetic, with an emphasis on wearability .
• Support ing the D esign team to translat e design strategy and creative concepts into cohesive, elevated collections.
• Assist ing in sourcing and developing premium, sustainable, and commercially viable fabrications, trims, and finishes.
• Assist ing in researching and implementing sustainable practices across design and development, including circular design principles and waste reduction strategies.
• Creat ing and updat ing CADs and design packs, ensuring accuracy and clarity for development, work ing directly with the supply base.
• Assist ing in fit sessions, sampling, and product refinement, working closely with the D esign and T echnical teams to uphold brand standards.
• Liais ing with suppliers and factories to support the development and execution of samples, ensuring timelines and quality expectations are met.
• Work ing closely with the D esigners, B uying, M erchandising and T echnical teams to ensure seamless product development in line with the critical path.
  
  

The skills you'll be sharing with the team:

• Design related degree or qualification
• Knowledge of design methodologies, and design critical thinking.
• Experience of producing CADs, sketches and design packs.
• C onstruction knowledge and ability to successfully realise designs into 2D and 3 D , understanding silhouette and proportion .
• Previous experience within fashion retail.
• Strong creative flair and keen eye for detail .
• Excellent communication and team work skills .
• Proactive with a growth mindset , willing to embrace feedback and develop own skills .
  
  

Please provide a copy of your portfolio as part of your application, either by attaching a document or including a link within your CV / cover letter.

Why we hope you’ll love working with us:

The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us.  

As well as doing everything we can to support your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing: 

• Salary: £ 28,000 - £30,000 (Band 2) 
• Relocation allowance
• 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
• Attractive 50% employee discount
• Flexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits package
• Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support
• Pension plan with generous 7% employer contributions
• Life assurance programme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Flexible working opportunities with our hybrid working approach
• Learning and Development opportunities 
• Do Good Things with our two days per year paid volunteering opportunities 
• Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion Network 
• 100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub
  
  

At Seasalt we have a brilliant team of people – they're what make Seasalt a fantastic place to work. We love to celebrate uniqueness and are committed to making Seasalt a place where everyone feels they belong. As an inclusive employer, we want to invite a diverse range of candidates to apply for our roles. 

We aim to work flexibly where possible and value a range of perspectives - diversity of thought helps us to grow – so please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day. We're happy to help with any adjustments to our recruitment process and beyond. Just drop us an email at [email protected]

Closing date : 4th June

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