Assistant Designer (Accessories)

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 were a B Corp multi-channel lifestyle brand with over 80 shops across the UK and Ireland over 400 wholesale stockists and a growing online 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 Seasalts modern yet enduring aesthetic. Youll play a key role in research design development and execution ensuring collections 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 note that this is a full-time permanent role and is required to be based in Cornwall working flexibly from our Head Offices (minimum of 3 days per week) and from home. Youll help us by:Assisting in the research and development of seasonal mood boards trend analysis and fabric direction in line with Seasalts in creation of designs for accessory categories reflecting Seasalts signature aesthetic with an emphasis on the Design team to translate design strategy and creative concepts into cohesive elevated in sourcing and developing premium sustainable and commercially viable fabrications trims and and organising the design studios physical libraries ensuring up-to-date knowledge of material innovation and supplier swatches samples and in researching and implementing sustainable practices across design and development including circular design principles and waste reduction and updating CADs and design packs ensuring accuracy and clarity for development working directly with the supply in fit sessions sampling and product refinement working closely with the Design and Technical teams to uphold brand with suppliers and factories to support the development and execution of samples ensuring timelines and quality expectations are closely with the Designers Buying Merchandising and Technical teams to ensure seamless product development in line with the critical path and keeping key documents and the Product Lifecycle Management system (PLM) up to skills youll be sharing with the team:Proven knowledge of design methodologies creative flair construction knowledge and ability to successfully realise designs into experience in similar role including CADs and design packs fit sessions and liaising with using Adobe within a retail considered and a keen eye for technical skills. Excellent communication a proactive growth mindset continuously developing skills embracing feedback and adapting positively to new challenges to enhance creative and commercial impact.A relevant qualification in a creative subject/English a degree in Fashion Design or Textiles would be provide a copy of your portfolio as part of your application either by attaching a document or including a link within your CV/ cover we hope youll love working with us:The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We dont just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us we want you to stay and grow with 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: up to 28840 depending on experience (Band 2)Relocation allowance34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with length of serviceAttractive 50% employee discountFlexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits packagePrivate Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GPFree access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 supportPension plan with generous 7% employer contributionsLife assurance programmeEnhanced family leave policiesFlexible working opportunities with our hybrid working approachLearning and Development opportunitiesDo Good Things with our two days per year paid volunteering opportunitiesEmployee networks to develop and provide support to our people including the Inclusion Network100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hubAt Seasalt we have a brilliant team of people theyre 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 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. Were happy to help with any adjustments to our recruitment process and beyond. Just drop us an email at date for applications is 22nd July however our roles can close earlier so we would recommend applying as soon as you are able.