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 that are loved by our customers. Based on the Cornish coast, we are a B Corp multi‑channel lifestyle brand with over 80 shops across the UK and Ireland, more than 400 wholesale stockists, and a growing online business.
About the Role
As part of our womenswear design team, the Assistant Designer will provide support in creating elevated, timeless, and commercially successful designs for the Accessories Department that align with Seasalt’s modern yet enduring aesthetic. You’ll play a key role in research, design development, and execution, ensuring collections are innovative, commercially viable, and crafted to the highest standard.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the research and development of seasonal mood boards, trend analysis, and fabric direction in line with Seasalt’s handwriting.
- Support the creation of designs for accessory categories reflecting Seasalt’s signature aesthetic, with an emphasis on wearability.
- Help translate design strategy and creative concepts into cohesive, elevated collections.
- Assist in sourcing and developing premium, sustainable, and commercially viable fabrications, trims, and finishes.
- Maintain and organise the design studio’s physical libraries, ensuring up‑to‑date knowledge of material innovation and supplier swatches, samples, and submissions.
- Research and implement sustainable practices across design and development, including circular design principles and waste‑reduction strategies.
- Create and update CADs and design packs, ensuring accuracy and clarity for development, working directly with the supply base.
- Assist in fit sessions, sampling, and product refinement, working closely with the Design and Technical teams to uphold brand standards.
- Liaise with suppliers and factories to support the development and execution of samples, ensuring timelines and quality expectations are met.
- Work closely with Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers and Technical teams to keep key documents and the Product Lifecycle Management system (PLM) up to date.
Qualifications
- Proven knowledge of design methodologies, creative flair, construction knowledge and ability to successfully realise designs into 2D.
- Some experience in a similar role, including CADs, fit sessions and liaison with suppliers.
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator and within a retail environment.
- Creative, considered and a keen eye for detail with strong technical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proactive growth mindset, continuously developing skills, embracing feedback, and adapting positively to new challenges.
- A relevant qualification in a creative subject such as Fashion Design, Textiles or an equivalent.
Benefits
- Salary up to £28,840 depending on experience (Band 2)
- Relocation allowance
- 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- 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 a hybrid approach
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Do Good Things with two days per year paid volunteering opportunities
- Employee networks, including the Inclusion Network
- Discount hub savings on top retailers and gym memberships
EEO Statement
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.
Closing date for applications is 22nd July. Our roles can close earlier, so we recommend applying as soon as you are able.
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