Design Assistant - Home

We’re looking for a Design Assistant who will support the HOD on Home with the development of new and innovative home products in line with our competitors. You will be assisting in the delivery of key trends, colour and product direction to the business .

You will support the product selection process to contribute towards exciting and commercial product ranges, delivering optimal brand and customer performance whilst demonstrating full understanding of our customers’ needs in regard to fashion for the Home.

What will you do as a Design Assistant at N Brown?

• Supporting in delivering key trends, colour and product direction by providing co- ordination and administration of design materials, imagery, samples and tracking of activity
• Helping to ensure we have the right level of newness achieved to create exciting ranges displaying innovation in terms of product opportunity to identify new and emerging trends.
• Supporting with briefs , recolours and move ons for existing designs.
• Home design running support , product returns, pantone colour matching , support on design brief and product set up and other admin tasks that support the smooth running of the home design department .
• Supporting in the modernisation and design of key product ranges in line with competitors and future trends
• Preparation, analysis and presentation of research on specific products; providing competitor assessments and shopping reports
• Creation of and system management of design information.
• Attending, and contributing, to the regular departmental creative meetings, suggesting ideas for future trends and providing updates on work activities
• Strong understanding of the Brand and customer.

What skills and experience will you have?

• Excellent home product knowledge
• An innovative, flexible, creative and forward-thinking approach to work
• Excellent time management and an organised and planned approach to your work.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to influence and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Proven design systems, CAD, Adobe and Illustrator knowledge

What’s in it for you?

*        Hybrid working

*        24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days

*        Annual bonus scheme

*        Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

*        Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate

*        Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution

*        Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services

*        A range of financial wellbeing support

*        Colleague discount across all N Brown brands

*        Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!

*        Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

*        Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

N Brown – who we are and why work for us?

At N Brown, we’re committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment that values equality for all. Our vision is that by ‘championing inclusion, we’ll become the most loved and trusted fashion retailer’. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are, therefore, at the heart of our culture.

We’re a forward-thinking digital retailer with a financial services proposition to be proud of. We’re customer-obsessed, serving them through three core brands: JD Williams, Simply Be, and Jacamo. We’re experienced, with over 160 years of trading under our belt. We’re inclusive, as we believe in fashion without boundaries; and we’re sustainable, striving to make as little impact on the planet as possible.

In May 2024 we were delighted to be named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024. We work hard to create a happy and inclusive culture for everyone and we’re so proud to have made this list - as voted for by our very own colleagues!

Ways of Working

We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in.. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!

Our full-time working hours are 36.17 per week over 5-days. We don’t have strict working hours therefore there is some flexibility around start and finish times as long as you are meeting the needs of the business.

Our promise to you:

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!