Fashion Design Assistant

Design Assistant  

We are Sosandar. Based in Wilmslow, Cheshire, one of the UK’s fastest-growing online fashion brands, known for creating chic, stylish pieces loved by celebrities and influencers alike. We have an exciting opportunity for a talented and detail-oriented Design Assistant to join our growing team.  

As a Design Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting your Designer and the wider buying team across your product area. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where strong organisation, creativity, and communication skills are essential. A multi-product role working across leather and pu, denim and outerwear.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Support your Designer in the development of product within your category  
• Work proficiently across Adobe packages, particularly Illustrator, to create high- quality CADS and design packs to company standards  
• Lead on research for newness across departments 
• Build and maintain accurate trend packs and overviews ahead of planning meetings  
• Communicate confidently with suppliers via email regarding design development  
• Action feedback with suppliers following buy, fit, range build, and planning meetings  
• Provide general administrative support across your product area and the buying team  
• Contribute to ongoing design research across all product areas  
• Assist in compiling and confidently presenting research in design and buying meetings  
• Share fabric and trim references with suppliers to support sourcing of newness  
• Understanding of product performance, trends, and customer preferences  
• Experience assisting with range planning or design research  
• Confidence contributing ideas in team meetings  

Skills & Experience  

• You will be a graduate with workplace experience, or have a year within the industry
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator  
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail  
• Confident written communication, particularly when liaising with suppliers  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment  
• A proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop  
• Passion for fashion and a strong awareness of trends and the Sosandar brand aesthetic  

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and your birthday off 🎉  
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility  
• 40% employee discount  
• Hybrid working (typically working from home on Mondays and Fridays)  
• 4% employer pension contribution via salary sacrifice  
• Employee Assistance Programme, including private GP appointments, prescriptions, physiotherapy, counselling, and shopping discount for you and your family  
• Life assurance at 4x your salary 
• Ongoing professional development 

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire

35 hours per week, Monday-Friday