JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Design Assistant Ref No: PD
Department: Product
Reports to: Design Manager
Job Purpose: To assist Product Design across all categories
Key Accountabilities:
1. To assist in the creation of original product designs in accordance with Musto product philosophy and seasonal design brief.
2. To provide additional design assistance on any other proposal related to trim, packaging, promotion etc.
3. To maintain corporate design standards and quality according to Musto design philosophy.
4. To assist in the development of concept boards needed for design review meetings and key presentations.
5. To produce sketches in the relevant format (in at any time requested version) for use on boards, in workbooks, specs etc.
6. To assist in the creation of colour stories for the brand.
7. To meet agreed development timelines
Skills:
General
• Openminded to understand the consequence of brief's.
• Effective and aesthetic presentation ability.
• Interpersonal skills within a diverse environment.
• Computer literate with ability to use Design Graphics Packages/ Word/ Spreadsheets and E-mail packages.
• Language skills - must be fluent in written and spoken English.
Technical
• Commercial skills to Design products that generate required profit.
• Competent Consumer and trend awareness.
• Technical product creation skills.
Competencies:
• Customer focused approach (internal & external).
• Effective Team - working
• Continuous Improvement Focus
• Commitment to Delivering Results
• Commercially Orientated
Knowledge:
• Understanding of the sport / fashion markets and trends in both Europe and worldwide.
• Computer design knowledge.
Personal Attributes:
• Actively interested in design, fashion, culture, consumer trends.
• Energetic and enthusiastic.
• Pragmatic, tenacious with attention to detail.
• Dedicated to getting the job done but able to have ‘fun’ as well.
• Self starter.
Qualifications:
• Design qualification to degree level or equivalent.
Experience:
• Relevant Commercial experience.
• Design responsibilities in practice.
Location:
• Musto HQ – Laindon, Essex
Note: This role will initially be based in Laindon but will move to the London office at least by the end of this year.
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
