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Production & Design Assistant

Salary National Living Wage
Hours 40 hours per week
Location Milton Keynes
Closing Date 30 September 2025
Position Type Full Time
Advert expires on 30 September 2025

Main Duties

·       Pre-track work: may include insole preparing, sewing/machine work, skiving, cutting and closing etc.

·       Track work: may include back-moulding/other machine work, heel unit preparing, gluing

·       Research, design & development of new products/ranges – will include sampling, sourcing/selecting fabrics etc.

·       Support the team in the production of bespoke footwear

·       Ad-hoc projects which may include sizing/measurements work, product specifications

·       May be tasked with working on shoe costings, material/components stock takes/ordering, material sourcing/ordering

·       Other opportunities within the business may also be presented to you as you learn and develop within the business

Skills and Experience Required

·       Experience in shoe design/production and studying for a relevant degree

·      An interest in fashion/footwear is important, with experience in the industry desirable but not essential

·       GCSE’s & A-Levels (or equivalent) are essential, and a degree is desirable