As an Assistant Designer, you will be working closely with the Senior Designer on ASOS DESIGN, working on ALL THINGS DENIM, supporting to design multi product, creating head to toe ranges in denim, candidate has an opportunity to thrive with a high energy team, there is a lot of opportunity to grow a sort after skill set and learn about laundry processes. The role is on a very exciting department, we are looking for someone who loves fashion and has an endless enthusiasm for delivering new ideas! We need someone who wants to be part of a fast-paced fashion forward design team this could be the opportunity for you.
THE TEAM
ASOS is one of the UKs top fashion and beauty destinations, expanding globally at a rapid pace. Our values are to be authentic, brave, and creative, and we live and breathe these in everything we do.
The Design Team look for inspiration all around the world, along with street style, vintage shopping, music, art, the catwalk and all things creative, to design the latest product for the range. Its all about newness and finding and designing the most exciting product for our 20-something customer, whatever their style.
Youll be
Researching, developing, and designing ranges for ASOS DESIGN DENIM, its a fantastic opportunity working across multi product, including identifying key leg shapes for the season, as well as outwear shapes, skirts, tops, jumpsuits, dresses and shorts, researching key washes for the season ahead of time and predicting the newest colours, sourcing fabric and building a range which offers choice for our global customer base.
Reacting to sales information and design commercially relevant fashion forward ranges.
Researching current and future trends by a collection of different sources to identify newness and interpret into first to market pieces.
Working with the technical team on initial fits. Identifying and helping problem solve for the department.
Building relations with suppliers and advising factories on direction, construction, key details, materials, and trims.
Adhering to the critical path to achieve deadlines, ensuring product is developed for the relevant and optimum selling period.
An ability to research and develop unique product working on long lead time product as well as quick reaction short lead ranges.
/01 Company Description
We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting-edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you.
We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.
Through our Fashion with Integrity strategy we are driving diversity, equity and inclusion across every aspect of ASOS and ensuring every ASOSer can be their authentic self at work. We want our people to be whoever they want to be, because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work.
/02 Job Qualifications
Who Wed Like to Meet...
Previous experience in designing for an Aspirational Brand or similar High Street Retailer.
Previous experience of working with Far East, European and UK suppliers
Experience in working with a Buyer to plan and deliver a balanced range and first to market pieces
Strong commercial handwriting and understanding of the ASOS Brand and Customer
Computer Skills: Photoshop, Adobe, CAD
Experience with executing tech packs and sketches for developments via supplier
A fashion forward perspective
Strong time management
The confidence to identify problems and makes improvement suggestions, seeking practical ways to overcome barriers and remaining calm under pressure
The ability to communicate to the team & senior management the performance and strategy of the department
Willingness to travel in the UK and Internationally as required, for supplier meetings and inspiration / development trips
/03 Additional Info
Whats in it for you?
Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
ASOS Develops (personal development opportunities across the business)
Employee sample sales
Access to a huge range of LinkedIn learning materials
25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day
Discretionary performance related bonus scheme
Private medical care scheme
Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits
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Meet The Team
Meet Geeta Gohil -
Commercial @ ASOS
Meet Ian Amer -
Commercial @ ASOS
Meet Mui Abdul -
Commercial @ ASOS
Working at ASOS has made me realise how much I feel like I belong here. It’s exciting and refreshing. The authenticity and inclusivity ASOS has makes it even better to work here. Everyday is a different day; I am learning new things, meeting new people and be involved in so many amazing buying projects.
I love ASOS for two main reasons – firstly because as a company it is never afraid to try something new or challenge the way we work; we really have the autonomy to push ourselves in new directions.
ASOS is incredibly inclusive which means so much to me as a queer Black woman. There are so many opportunities here beyond your role, so you can really boost and build your dream career here. And the people! I’m inspired everyday by my colleagues, the creativity here is unparalleled!
Geeta Gohil
Commercial @ ASOS
Working at ASOS has made me realise how much I feel like I belong here. It’s exciting and refreshing. The authenticity and inclusivity ASOS has makes it even better to work here. Everyday is a different day; I am learning new things, meeting new people and be involved in so many amazing buying projects.
Ian Amer
Commercial @ ASOS
I love ASOS for two main reasons – firstly because as a company it is never afraid to try something new or challenge the way we work; we really have the autonomy to push ourselves in new directions.
Mui Abdul
Commercial @ ASOS
ASOS is incredibly inclusive which means so much to me as a queer Black woman. There are so many opportunities here beyond your role, so you can really boost and build your dream career here. And the people! I’m inspired everyday by my colleagues, the creativity here is unparalleled!
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Authentic
We celebrate what makes us unique, and stay true to ourselves.
Our business is built on an inclusive culture which encourages passion, enthusiasm and development – so you can bring your best self to work. We recognise that our differences make us stand out from the crowd, giving our ASOSers and customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be.
Brave
We’ve been bold and ambitious from the start – it’s in our DNA.
We’re empowered to try something different with the freedom to fail, turning left when others turn right. We use our voice to drive us forward, speaking up on the things our people and customers care about and challenging the status quo.
Creative
We have a curious and adventurous spirit – it’s who we are and runs through everything we do.
We balance leadership with learning, by being comfortable as an innovator and when following in the footsteps of others. Our products and platform are fuelled by creative passion and a deep understanding of our customers, allowing us to empower millions of people around the world.
Disciplined
Great work doesn’t happen by chance.
We need to take time in our pursuit of excellence – honing our skills, perfecting our craft, executing our plans, being comfortable with the uncomfortable and bridging the gap between goals and accomplishments. It’s a strategy that allows us to create an ASOS that’s built for future success.
Our Benefits
Employee Discount
The most asked-about benefit! As an ASOSer, you’ll receive an exclusive employee discount. You can also nominate a family member or friend to share your discount with.
Pension
Retirement might not be on your mind right now, but it’s important to prep for it. We offer matched contributions up to 5% to help you save.
Private Medical Care scheme
If you join our Private Medical Care scheme, you’ll get fast and effective access to medical cover.
Bonus
What we achieve is always a team effort. That’s why we offer a discretionary bonus scheme which rewards you based on our group financial and strategic performance.
Your birthday off!
Who wants to work on their birthday?! All ASOSers get a day off during their birthday week, in addition to 25 days of annual leave.
Shuttlebus Service (if you're based in our Leavesden office)
It’s more of a work perk, but we offer a free shuttlebus between Watford station and our office in Leavesden.
Sample Sales
We’ve always got fun things happening in our offices, but the one ASOSers get most excited about is our sample sales. Plus, all proceeds from the sample sale get donated to the ASOS Foundation, which helps our charity partners abroad.
Career Development
Your career matters to us – we want to help you grow, gain new skills and learn from experiences. As an ASOSer, you’ll have access to a world-class development plan, giving you the courses (and time) to work on things that matter to you.
Summer Hours
We finish at 3pm on Fridays in June, July and August!! This perk doesn’t mean a dip in your salary – it just gives you extra freedom to enjoy those summer weekends however you want.
Location
Our HQ in London
Our HQ in Camden was once a cigarette factory – now, the iconic Art Deco building has been completely renovated with spacious office areas, ASOS Studios (where we shoot all our products), beauty rooms and a free gym. There’s also a subsidised canteen and café.