Design Assistant - Knitwear, Denim & Jersey

About the role

MESHKI, a fashion brand focused on empowerment, inclusivity and sustainability, is expanding its team and is hiring a Design Assistant. You will support the Designers and Senior Designers in bringing monthly and seasonal ranges to life, from CADs and tech packs through to sampling, fittings and production handover. You will be mentored by senior designers and see your own designs go into production.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Design team in building monthly and seasonal ranges and preparing for range reviews
• Create accurate technical CADs in Adobe Illustrator and maintain CAD boards and sign-off documents
• Prepare detailed tech packs and keep all WFX data accurate and up to date
• Manage critical paths for styles and coordinate handovers to Garment Technicians
• Track samples, prepare garments for fittings and take clear fit notes
• Coordinate lab dips and fabric sourcing with factories, and maintain the fabric and sample libraries
• Research and share trend insights from runway, WGSN, competitor shops and social media
• Review weekly trade performance to help inform future ranges

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year of design assistant experience within an own-brand, elevated fashion brand
• Good understanding of garment construction, tech packs and fittings
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail, able to meet critical path deadlines
• Proactive, accountable approach, openness to feedback and strong communication skills
• Collaborative mindset, strong fashion eye and genuine passion for trends, product and the MESHKI brand

Required skills

• Strong CAD skills in Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with PLM systems (WFX highly regarded)

What we offer

• Employee discount and monthly clothing allowance
• Bi-weekly breakfasts, access to thrive days and monthly culture incentives
• MESHKI wellness program and flexible working arrangements
• Training programs, workshops, global conferences, free access to Headspace and Masterclass
• Clear career advancement pathways

The company states it does not engage recruitment agencies and will not consider unsolicited resumes.