Design Assistant - Marcs Mens

Marcs is synonymous for sophisticated cool. Known for our unique detailing and distinct features and will take you from work to weekend in distinct style.

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Design Assistant to join our team. This role is part of our talented Design team and reports directly into the Mens Senior Designer.

Key responsibilities include:

Design & Design Administration

• Perform specific design briefs as directed by the Designers and Creative Director (CD) by researching, preparing boards and arranging samples
• Re-colouring, re-scaling and amending  prints in Photoshop/Illustrator
• Designing on-brand print artwork and adapting original artwork as needed. Colouring stripes/plaids etc. using Creative Suite
• Follow up activity internally and externally to ensure the critical path deadlines are achieved
• Support the Designer and CD in preparation of material for design meetings e.g. fabric, trend and sign off meetings
• Prepare spec packs for all suppliers and liaise with key dedicated contacts
• Provide administration support to the designers, including general housekeeping, filing and maintaining the fabric library
• Compile and manage Style/Fabric Tracker per month
• Diligent and timely Approvals under the guidance of Designers
• Adding colour to line drawings using photoshop/illustrator
• Compiling line sheets using Indesign
• Updating sketches after fits/sign off meetings with relevant info

Sourcing/Researching

• Work with the Designers to produce detailed design packs to be sent to suppliers including sketches, photographs, fabrics, trims, artwork, and make and measurement information
• Maintain range boards and follow up to ensure 1st sample schedule is up to date
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure 1st samples are accurate and achieve deadlines
• Order and track fabric sampling and sign off invoices with the Designers and CD
• Manage the fabric/trim library and all samples
• Assist in approval of lab dips and send all relevant information to buying and suppliers
• Liaise with the mills and agents to source sample items that are required by the designer and CD

We are seeking the following attributes: 

• Bachelors degree in fashion design
• Prior internship experience in fashion design business
• A portfolio with style aligned to Marcs brand identity
• Tech savvy
• Competent in Adobe Creative Suite
• A genuine interest in trends and fashion brands
• Able to compile CAD line-sheets and design simple print artwork

What we offer:

• Opportunity to work with a highly creative Australian Designer Label
• Generous employee discount
• Career progression opportunities based on performance
• Ongoing training and development; and
• Fun working environment!

We will be considering applications as they arrive as looking to fill this role immediately so please do not hesitate apply today by sending your resume and a covering letter outlining your interest in working with sass and bide and how you meet the above selection criteria via the APPLY NOW option below.

Finding the right cultural fit is important to us; we have an amazing collection of creative, clever and inspiring people who work hard and have fun together. We would love to hear from those who love what they do, dream big, are curious, adaptable, follow their instinct and embrace opportunities to learn every day. If you think you are a perfect match please apply now by attaching your resume and a cover letter telling us about yourself!