Junior Designer (Knitwear and Shirting) - Hackett London

Who we are...

At AWWG, transformation is embedded in our DNA. Founded in 1998 under the name of Pepe Jeans Group. With headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and design offices in London and Nice, this global fashion group integrates the iconic brands Pepe Jeans London, Hackett, and Façonnable. AWWG also has the master franchisee and agency for Tommy Hilfiger (Spain and Portugal) as well as the agency for Calvin Klein, DKNY, Donna Karan, and Karl Lagerfeld (Spain and Portugal).

AWWG currently has over 3,500 points of sale, a presence in 86 countries globally, and a workforce of more than 4,500 employees of 79 nationalities. As a global retail platform, the Group is committed to constant evolution and to creating brand equity by transformation, in line with the changes, challenges, and inherent needs of the industry. The three iconic brands are unified as part of AWWG while each maintains its own strong DNA and values, built up over thirty years in the retail sector with strong design teams, product development, and brand enhancement. AWWG continuously evolves, pushing the limits and defying the status quo to create value through innovative, aspirational, and sustainable products that prioritize excellence, craftsmanship, differentiation, and quality.

The project!

As a Junior Designer you will assist in the end-to-end process from concept and design, through to production with a strong focus on development, across both the Shirting and Knitwear categories within the Hackett London collection.

What will the role entail?

• Assist the Senior Design Manager in all design aspects.
• Conduct trend research and analysis for multi product lines.
• An understanding of technical packages (tech packs)
• Manage the lab dip approval process for colour accuracy.
• Assist in preparing presentation materials for design reviews.
• Maintain an organised fabric library.
• Participate in fit sessions, document feedback, and update tech packs.
• Ensure all internal samples are well-maintained and organised.
• Manage the PLM system, including uploading tech packs and BOMs (following training).

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop
• High level of computer literacy, knowledge of PLM and CAD.
• Positive, focused, enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong eagerness to learn.
• Passionate about menswear and British heritage design.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaborative teamwork.