Design Assistant

We are looking for a talented Design Assistant to join the Hobbs Design team. This opportunity will see you focus on our Ready To Wear, Outerwear and Tailoring and Knitwear collections and be actively contribute to various aspects of the design process.

The design team create the mood, colour palette, prints and key shapes of the collection each season and we are seeking a Design Assistant with strong hand drawing skills to ensure the balance of commerciality and fashion is met.

Key accountabilities include:

• Design Assistance: Assist the Designers in the smooth running of the design process from initial concept to final product
• Trend and Market Research: Undertake thorough research on industry fashion trends, competitor brands, colour palettes and seasonal runway shows to inform design decision making
• CAD and Technical Drawings: Maintain up-to-date CAD line-ups and range plan boards, and create detailed specifications for designs as briefed by the designer. Support the preparation of design packs for manufacturers and contribute to the development of embroidery artworks.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle numerous administrative tasks to maintain the efficiency of the Ready To Wear, Outerwear and Tailoring and Knitwear departments

At TFG Brands We Care, We Connect, We Collaborate and We Create. We have four brands in our portfolio: our iconic fashion brands Phase Eight, Whistles and Hobbs as well as our luxury Homewares brand Inside Story. We aren’t stopping there though, we have plans to grow beyond this in multiple retail sectors.

TFG London Inclusion and Diversity statement of commitment:

At TFG London and across all our brands we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes, develops and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, cultural references and ideas and opinions within our business.

We are working together to ensure our environment is one where difference is not only respected but encouraged and celebrated and people can bring their authentic, unique selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated.