Designer Admin

Main Duties

The Role

At Charles Tyrwhitt our purpose is to “Make it easy for men to dress well”. The primary purpose of the Design Admin is to be accountable for assisting the Product Design team with efficient design and administration support. Maintaining the critical path, design archives and ongoing research will support the production of quintessentially.
British product ranges which ‘make it easy for men to dress well’ and ultimately increase sales. You will help ensure that product is relevant for all our markets both in the UK and internationally.

What You Will Be Doing

• Supporting the Product Design team by owning and managing cross-category research.
• Conducting reliable and ongoing market research for the design team, including store visits, competitor analysis, and attendance at trade events.
• Taking ownership of design and mood boards, managing their creation, development, and sign-off processes.
• Updating Design Packs accurately throughout the design development process for factory use.
• Understanding the Product Critical Path and managing your own deadlines to support efficient departmental workflow.
• Logging all development work and following up on CADs, fabrics, and samples from suppliers.
• Labelling and filing all seasonal developments (CADs, handlooms, proto-samples) so they are easy to locate and identify.
• Carrying out general administrative duties as required.

Skills and Experience Required

Required Skills And Experience

• A highly creative, commercial portfolio that shows the ability to take a concept through to a finished garment across categories.
• Strong understanding of the market and the brand’s customer profile.
• A design-focused, commercial eye with strong product passion and appropriate taste levels.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Product, Retail, Marketing, Design, and E-commerce teams.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Interest and understanding of fabric design, manufacture, colour, pattern, and garment design.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Enjoys working collaboratively within and across departments.
• Maintains professionalism and demonstrates behaviours aligned with company values at all times.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Degree-qualified in Fashion or Textile Design (or equivalent training).

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.