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Assistant Fashion DesignerPart-time, 24 Hours per week* Please include a portfolio or your application will not be considered *About Haus of McleesHaus of Mclees is an e-commerce swimwear and festival wear brand located in Notting Hill, London. We specialise in women’s swimwear, bespoke hand beaded tops, and festival outfits. Every garment we create reflects our commitment to ethical practices, slow fashion, and high quality.Our swimwear collection has reversible aspects, promoting conscious consumption. We utilise ethical and sustainable manufacturing processes in order to minimise our carbon footprint. Our custom-made beaded tops and festival outfits are tailored to be perfect for the wearer and designed to make a statement.  Our vision at Haus of Mclees is to empower individuals to embrace their uniqueness, celebrate their bodies, and express themselves authentically through fashion. We believe in creating a world where clothing is not just a means of covering up but a tool for self-confidence, empowerment, and positive change. Position OverviewHaus of Mclees is seeking a skilled and passionate Assistant Fashion Designer to work alongside our CEO and lead designer. You will play a key role in assisting with the creation and development of our swimwear and occasion-wear lines, offering your skills and knowledge across all areas of fashion design, from conception to production. This position will offer a comprehensive and in-depth view of the inner workings of a young fashion company. You will gain insight and showcase your experience across all design and product development areas of the brand. The ideal candidate should not only possess the skills needed to successfully develop new collections, but should also be eager to grow with the company as we expand our offerings. This role is varied and will provide a comprehensive view of how a fashion company is developed. This role will offer you the chance to make meaningful contributions to product development, design and creative outputs while allowing for ample opportunity to showcase your personal creative vision. We are offering a part-time working schedule with potential to become full-time and look forward to hearing from all prospective candidates. Please include your portfolio and all relevant work examples within your application. Your Skills2+ years experience working within a similar role Undergraduate degree in fashion design or closely related field Experience with swimwear design and production is preferred but not requiredStrong ability to create detailed and highly accurate tech packs requiring little to no clarification from manufacturerSkilled at creating highly accurate and detailed CAD sketchesHighly skilled in pattern making, pattern grading, and creating custom pattern blocksExperienced and highly skilled in working with stretch materialsFull proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator)Full proficiency in procreateVery strongly skilled at hand sewing and machine sewing Experience working with stainless steel chain and other metalsSkilled at pattern making Skilled in garment productionStrong time managementHighly organisedStrong communication and collaboration skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a team Adaptable to different tasks and work environments Attention to detailAbility to work with a young brand, sharing new ideas and knowledgeAble to communicate ideas with clarityEye for detail Keen interest in fashion and designPossess a strong interest in the current fashion industryAbility to face challenges head-on in a fast paced environment Ability to simultaneously work on different projects Experience working with factories and manufacturers Key ResponsibilitiesAvailable to work in studio 3 days per weekCreate detailed and precise tech packs to present to team and manufacturerCreate detailed CAD sketches for new collections Developing new samples in studio using machine and hand sewing techniques Develop made-to-order and special order products using machine and hand sewing techniquesFollow design guidelines creating consistent and accurate patternsAssist in communication with production and manufacturers Work alongside team to design and create new concepts, collections and products Work with team to develop and produce hand beaded pieces Work closely with team to ensure designs are cohesive with brand and visuals Research and take into consideration new trends based on season and social factors when developing new collections and designsWork under time limits in order to meet deadlinesCreate trend and inspiration boards when requiredSupport in collecting new materials, development and usage of new or more desirable techniques based on taskAbility to work across multiple product types with a variety of specific technical requirements.Provide accurate information on all products Understanding and adhering to manufacturer time constraints and relationsSourcing and finding information on materials which are suitable for current collections and pieces in the current design process. Ensure that workspace is tidy, following basic housekeeping and clerical tasksSupporting everyday design and concept operations, assisting CEO and lead designer(Please note that additional duties may be required within reason, based on the discretion of the lead designer.)This is an in person role and your presence is required 3 days/ 24 hours per week at our Notting Hill studio.  Please submit CV, portfolio, cover letter and all work experience which you may find relevant before applications close.Haus of Mclees is an equal opportunity employer.