Assistant Designer (Non-Clothing)
Skills
About the role
Department Design
Reports To Designer
Contract Type
Working Arrangements/Pattern
Working Location
About us
Who are we?
For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and
more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life.
Our mission statement:
Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always.
Our Product formula:
Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified.
We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 best places to work 2025 and best
places to work for women 2025.
Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality
within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect
with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an
environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of
marginalisation in our workplaces.
Role Summary
To design a commercial range of products which is in line with the Design direction and brand
strategy. Assist the Designer in all aspects of the design function.
Role Responsibilities
Assist in gathering information on season trends appropriate for the Fat Face brand
through research, competitor visits and reviews of past performance.
Input into the department product strategy producing competitor and product
information as required.
Monitor supplier and market activity to update own knowledge with the latest trends,
techniques and washes to ensure the Fat Face products are up to date.
Originate and develop design ideas which deliver the design direction, and which are in
line with the departmental product strategy.
Produce comprehensive design packs, ensuring accurate and completion in line with
critical path, work with the buying team to achieve right first-time sampling.
Be aware of selection meetings and chase in relevant proto samples from supplier.
Attend fit sessions when required to ensure the design signature is accurately interpreted
through the development stage and that the products remain on brand.
Assistant Designer
Job Description
Sensitivity: General
Supervise, train and develop the design assistant. Monitoring performance against their
training programme, highlighting areas for improvement.
Oversee the management of design samples, boards and information for meetings to
ensure all requirements are satisfied.
Feedback on current trends and styling information and make suggestions for product
designs, understanding the implications on the critical path.
Keep up to date with department and product sales performance and trading activity and
feedback into design process.
Develop self through store, competitor, shows and supplier visits. And through increased
awareness of other functions and company activity.
Deputise for the Designer when required.
Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that
you can directly impact at all times’
Skills and Experience
Design experience required
Previous experience in garments essential
Degree or equivalent in design-based subject
Presentation skills
Use of computerised design system – Photoshop, Illustrator
Good communication and influencing skills
Good planning and organisation skills
Supervisory and task delegation
Role Competencies
Good understanding of customer profile, product range and competitors
Brand and market awareness
Up to date with changing trends and able to translate into commercial designs
Knowledge of critical path and product life cycle
An understanding of the supply chain for product and fabric sourcing and development
Understanding of garment construction
A team player who is happy to support across wider design team when necessary
Passion for product and design
Key Contacts and Relationships:
Internal
Design Team
Buying Team
Merchandising Team
Quality Team
Marketing Team
External
• Suppliers
Freelancers
Assistant Designer
Job Description
Sensitivity: General
Accountable for Resources:
1. Design Outputs
Tech Packs: Creating and maintaining accurate comprehensive tech packs.
Proto Samples: Ensuring samples are aligned with the design direction and delivered on
time.
Trend Reports: Delivering insights from trend research, competitor analysis, and
customer feedback to inform the product strategy.
2. Critical Path Management
Design Timelines: Ensuring tasks related to design, sampling, and approvals are
completed within the set critical path deadlines.
Project Milestones: Accountability for meeting key design and product development
deadlines.
3. Sample Management
• Design and Proto Samples: Managing the organization, storage, and presentation of
samples for design meetings and approvals.
4. Design Assets and Materials
Fabric, Trim, and Color Libraries: Maintaining and utilizing resources to support
innovative and brand-aligned product development.
Mood Boards and Trend Boards: Accountable for curating and presenting visuals that
communicate the seasonal direction.
5. Collaboration Tools and Reports
• PLM System and Documentation: Ensuring all design-related updates and files are
accurately recorded and maintained in internal systems.
Feedback Loops: Gathering input from fit sessions, sales reports, and team discussions
to refine designs.
6. Brand Standards and Vision
Adherence to Brand Guidelines: Ensuring all designs reflect the FatFace brand
aesthetic, customer profile, and market positioning.
Sustainability Goals: Contributing to and championing initiatives that align with the
company’s social and environmental mission.
FatFace Benefits:
Financial & Protection Benefits
Sick pay allowances
Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues)
Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options
Dental insurance (colleague funded)
Discounts & Perks
60% off FatFace products
25% discount at Next stores (across full price products)
O2 phone discount
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues)
EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues)
Perkbox – our online platform offering:
o Day-one access
o Exclusive brand discounts
Assistant Designer
Job Description
Sensitivity: General
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you’re excited about this role but
your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right
fit.
o Wellbeing content
o Home workouts and more
Health & Wellbeing
Specsavers eye care scheme
o Eye tests and contributions to glasses
Free period products
EAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support
Learning & Development
THRIVE – our learning management system:
o Day-one access
o 1,000s of learning resources
Time Off & Leave
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Sabbatical leave (in line with service)
Enhanced family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity leave
Flexible Working Opportunities – flexible working requests can be made from day one of
employment and are considered on an individual basis.
Additional Perks
Refer a Friend scheme
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