Womenswear Brand and Design Assistant

Blakely Clothing is a fashion brand based in Norfolk. Designing new and exciting clothing products for the global market, we have recently been through an exciting period of growth and are now looking to expand our team. As an Brand Creative you will work within the Brand team and support across the wider business.

We’re looking for a highly organised, creative and brand-minded Womenswear Brand Assistant to support the development and execution of brand activity across our womenswear category. This role sits at the heart of brand, partnerships and creative output, working closely with design, marketing and content teams to ensure every touchpoint reflects Blakely’s identity and womenswear vision.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Creation of digital and physical assets including ads, graphics and social creative
  • Supporting the Brand and Design team with the design and creation of brand assets.
  • Assisting with PR activities, including media relations, press releases, and maintaining brand visibility (prior experience in PR is preferred).
  • Identifying, managing, and nurturing existing partnerships, as well as seeking out new partnership opportunities to grow the brand's presence.
  • Supporting the design team with collection concepting, including competitor research, mood boards, and brainstorming sessions.
  • Helping with artwork and logo design, ensuring alignment with brand identity.
  • Understanding and fully embodying the brand identity and personality.
  • Designing printed brand materials, such as brand books, inserts, and lookbooks.
  • Designing and artworking physical assets for events, experiences, and stores.
  • Supporting the Marketing Team with digital design assets, editing on an ad hoc basis.
  • Acting as a brand guardian, collaborating with all teams to ensure brand consistency.
  • Identifying opportunities, elevating brand experience concepts, and executing these strategies.
  • A strong creative eye for detail and premium design.
  • Regularly conducting research, keeping up-to-date with the latest design trends.
  • Regularly conducting competitor analysis.
  • Collaborating and building strong relationships across all teams.
  • Building strong relationships and liaising with external suppliers.

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years of industry experience is essential.
  • Strong background in womenswear design and brand, with a keen eye for fit, detail, and styling.
  • Prior experience in public relations and partnership management is preferred.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • High level of attention to detail and strong creative eye.
  • A self-starter and self-sufficient.
  • Great working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator is essential.
  • Good working knowledge of Figma.
  • Great communication and written skills.
  • Able to take initiative and propose creative solutions to problems.
  • The ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, meeting deadlines.
  • A team player with a solution-focused positive mindset.
  • Confident in presenting concepts.

Please provide a link or pdf Design portfolio.

Details 

  • Type: Full time, permanent
  • Location: Norwich, Norfolk
  • Hours: Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm 

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount

 

 To apply please send your CV and covering letter to careers@blakelyclothing.com 

 

  

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