Fashion Assistant
Fashion Assistant
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Job Description
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists cutting-edge commercial professionals and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development with a focus on training growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
We are now looking for aFashion Assistant tojoin the Guardian fashion team andthe Filter-our consumer shopping section.
This is an exciting opportunity to work across two desks in editorialon a3 day a week 12 month fixed term contract or staff secondment.
About the Role
This position is split equally between the Fashion desk and the Filter. Youll have an active role in supporting fashion shoots and producing editorial content while also contributing engaging fashion features with a focus on sustainability and affordability.
Fashion desk responsibilities
- Maintain register of press samples in and out of the building ensuring returns are tracked and well managed keep all corresponding paperwork up to date
- Assist our in-house fashion stylist on shoots which will typically but not exclusively involve steaming clothes; packing samples; helping out in the studio; providing refreshments liaising with couriers and returning clothes to suppliers in good condition immediately after shoots
- Maintain the fashion cupboard ensuring it is kept tidy at all times with samples being well looked after labelled and protected from damage.
- Call in samples in both menswear and womenswear under the direction of the stylist and complete credits
The Filter responsibilities:
- Pitch compile and write regular fashion shopping features for The Filter
- Collate product imagery from PRs for these features
- Contribute fashion ideas to gift guides throughout the year
- Assist the team in building and writing product galleries helping to make content web ready - use of Photoshop a plus but not essential
- Build on the Filters commitment to sustainability with ideas for sustainable fashion features
About You
- Experience of working on fashion shoots liaising with PRs and handling sample returns
- A demonstrable interest in fashion as well as digital and print media
- Ability to write crisp clean and entertaining copy to brief with a particular focus on both womens and mens fashion - some practical experience working for a publication is ideal
- Experience of dealing with people at different levels whilst managing conflicting priorities and supporting numerous senior colleagues
- Experience of organising merchandise and maintaining a log or register of goods received
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Come up with ideas for features and shopping pages
- A strong sense of the Guardians brand when it comes to fashion with a focus on sustainability and affordability
We actively encourage applications from candidates who are BAME or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media
How to apply
To apply please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 11th June 2025.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contactSeanon to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.
Benefits at the Guardian
Youll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase anadditional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
You are entitled to private healthcare life cover income protection and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
We have enhanced maternity paternity adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF menopause baby loss and trans equality policy.
Culture and Wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.
We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Learning and Development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Employment Type
Full-Time
