Job Title: Design Assistant
Type: Part-time, permanent
Location: Manchester studio, Timperley, South Manchester
Hours: Monday to Friday, 20 hours a week (Hour allocation TBC)
Salary: £13.00 per hour
Overview
Uskees is an independent fashion brand based in Manchester. We’re in need of a talented design assistant to join our close-knit team working to turn an exciting young label into an established and influential name within the menswear space.
The role
As Assistant Designer, you’ll support our creative team and lead designer, working across the full end-to-end process — from initial concepting through to final sample completion. You’ll be fundamental to our design development, sample management, supplier communication and fitting processes, ensuring smooth, efficient finalisation of product and delivery.
Who we’re looking for
This is a multifaceted entry level role for a fashion graduate — someone looking to carve a place in a team building a brand from the ground up.
You’ll grow into one of our key creatives, nourishing your skills and career and showcasing an aptitude for design and conceptual thinking. If you’re looking to get a start in the industry, gain experience across the full design mix and build a diverse portfolio, ultimately owning your own projects, we’d love to hear from you.
About us
Uskees is a fashion brand with roots in workwear and a focus on considered, high-functioning menswear. We riff on classic fashion styles, reinventing historic pieces like overshirts, genres like suiting and cultural aesthetics such as prep. Our practice is centred on quality, colour and attention to detail. When you buy Uskees, you’re buying something refined, with an edge. A design that prioritises integrity, invention and utility above all. Our garments, accessories and goods are all created in service of the contentment and comfort of the wearer. For every aspect of a life lived well and to the fullest.
Your duties
- Support the design process from concept to final sampling.
- Assist with research, mood boards and development and delivery of seasonal collections.
- Prepare CADs, tech packs, and updates on development and progress of seasonal collections.
- Manage and track product sampling with manufacturers, including communication of progress, as well as any revisions and product approvals.
- Review samples for quality, measurements and construction, and maintain accurate records of progress.
- Assist in fittings and help implement design adjustments.
- Maintain sample libraries.
Must have
- A degree in fashion design or a related field.
- Strong understanding of garment construction and materials.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Basic knowledge of tech pack creation and garment development processes.
- Proficiency in CAD creation (using Adobe Illustrator).
Benefits
- Generous staff discount
- Quarterly profit share
- Christmas bonuses
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunity to work closely with a small creative team at a growing independent brand.
- Exposure to all aspects of fashion design, production, ecommerce and brand storytelling.
How to apply
Please send a covering letter, CV and portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line "Design Assistant"
- N.B. Your portfolio should demonstrate strong technical capability highlighting knowledge of CAD work and detailed technical pages (e.g. tech packs, garment construction details and specifications).
- Successful applicants can expect a reply by June 11. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview. We thank all applicants for their interest and understanding.
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Profit sharing
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
