Assistant Designer

Who are we?

Boux Avenue is the cool, young, London-based lingerie, nightwear and swimwear brand, with 27 stores across the UK and a thriving ecommerce business. Founded in April 2011, the brand describes its core aesthetic as a blend of the sweet and the sexy, with its bi-annual collections designed by their in-house team.  Pitched at what the brand calls an 'accessible luxury' price tag, Boux Avenue's reputation is founded not only on the femininity of its products, but also on their quality, comfort and fit, backed up with the offer of a free and expert bra fit service in all of its stores. 

No matter what your age, size or style, Boux Avenue is an inclusive brand for everybody. Available in sizes 28-40, A-G cups and sizes 6-18. With an unrivalled eye for detail and passion for customer service, Boux Avenue is your ultimate destination whether you're looking for everyday essentials or something a little sexier.

We're looking for an Assistant Designer to join the creative team here at Boux Avenue, assisting with the design development across all departments - Lingerie, Nightwear, Swimwear and Glamour categories. We are looking for a passionate team player who can help support the Designers across all aspects of design. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Works with and supports Designers with the coordination of day-to-day activities and produces a high standard of CADs and tech packs to brief new designs to suppliers
• Support the Design team with the coordination of day-to-day activities and take a proactive approach to managing tasks and priorities
• Collaborate with Designers and wider teams to meet critical path deadlines and deliver the right designs, at the right time
• Support the briefing of trends and delivery of Design Briefs to indirect suppliers and global sourcing offices when required
• Support the development of seasonal ranges, balancing new ideas with established core product
• Work closely with Designers and Buying to help build balanced, commercially aligned assortments
• Where required attend selection, sign-off, and fit sessions, supporting preparation, documentation, and follow-up actions
• Build understanding of trade performance, identifying best and worst sellers and using insight to inform future ranges
• Support trend research and analysis, contributing to mood boards, styling rooms, key shapes, and colour palettes
• Develop a strong understanding of the critical path, managing own workload to meet deadlines
• Collaborate effectively with Design, Buying, Merchandising, Technical, and Marketing teams
• Maintain clear communication with the supply base under guidance, supporting effective working relationships
• Actively seek feedback, learning, and development to build technical, creative, and commercial capability
• Support and collaborate with fellow Assistant Designers, contributing to a positive team culture and shared learning 

What would we like to see in you?

• High level of proficiency in design related CAD software to include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop
• Works with and supports Designers with the coordination of day-to-day activities and produces a high standard of CADs and tech packs to brief new designs to suppliers
• Has a great eye for upcoming trends and can support the designers in creating the trend packs
• A positive and passionate team player who has heaps of energy
• Will work closely with the design team to identify key shapes, colours and fabrics for the season
• Will work collaboratively with the Buying, Technical and Merchandising teams in all aspects of range development
• BA hons in Contour Fashion or Fashion (Interest in Lingerie and fashion)
• Excellent team player
• Passionate about the Boux brand
• Collaborative mindset
• Design handwriting to be in line with the Boux brand
• Creative and detail orientated
• Driven and proactive

Are there any benefits?

• A vibrant and creative office culture
• Generous employee discount on all collections
• The opportunity to lead a high-visibility brand during continued expansion
• Competitive salary and benefits package