Assistant Designer - Menswear

Requirements

• We want every person in our organisation to feel like they're making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you'll need for the role:
• Design Expertise: At least 2 years' experience in a Trainee or Assistant Designer role, with a solid understanding of fashion design principles.
• Relevant Qualification: Degree in fashion design or equivalent practical experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create high-quality design assets.
• Commercial Mindset: Good business acumen and genuine interest in retail, with the ability to balance creativity and commerciality.
• Attention to Detail & Organization: Accuracy, proactive approach, and excellent planning skills to manage deadlines effectively.
• Collaborative & Creative Attitude: Strong communication skills, positive energy, and an innovative mindset to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Excited? Good. Because it's energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves - and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark's future, today... and enjoy career growth, our way.
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What You'll Do as an Assistant Designer We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you'll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities: Research & Spot Trends: Identify emerging fashion trends through research and translate them into commercially viable concepts for Primark's ranges. Support Range Development: Assist the Designer in building impactful, trend-led product ranges that balance creativity and commerciality. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Designers, Buyers, and Merchandisers to ensure creative vision is executed and aligned with brand strategy. Manage Design Process: Track design updates, maintain critical path timelines, and prepare trend and design files for presentations and supplier meetings. Analyse Performance: Review past range performance with Buying and Merchandising teams to inform future design decisions. Ensure Commercial Awareness: Understand cost implications, competitor activity, and how trends influence sales to support profitable product development. Key Interactions and Engagements as part of this role: As Assistant Designer you will report directly to a Designer. You will work closely with Primark's Buying and Merchandising teams, as well as collaborating with Design teams across all product categories to ensure alignment and a unified Design vision across our brand. You will also be expected to represent your product categories on working groups and forums across departmentally What You'll Get People are at the heart of what we do here, so it's essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let's talk lifestyle. Let's talk lifestyle: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

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