MR PORTER is the men’s luxury style destination. Since 2011, it has offered customers a curated assortment of fashion, fine watches, grooming and lifestyle products from the world’s most coveted designers. It delivers exceptional quality with private label, Mr P., and market-leading exclusive capsule collaborations with brand partners. MR PORTER creates unique experiences for its EIPs (Extremely Important People), with first access to products, a dedicated personal shopper and invitation-only benefits. Through content across all its platforms, it provides expert styling advice, immersive storytelling, and profiles inspiring men, places and products. Consciously Crafted, its responsible product curation, supports customers to shop with a focus on conscious consumerism. MR PORTER Health In Mind, its long-standing initiative in partnership with Movember, raises awareness of men’s mental and physical health. MR PORTER is part of LuxExperience, the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group.
The MR PORTER Own Label team are now seeking a talented Assistant Menswear Designer to join the team. You will be assisting the design and development of the Mr P. collections. Some of the essentials for you to know are:
Location: Our Westfield office in London
Reporting into: Design Manager
Besides a competitive salary, we can offer you:
- Performance bonus schemes dependant on the type of role you are in
- A pension that both you and the company contribute too
- A portal with an array of discounts on things like theme park and cinema tickets
- Our famous staff discount along with exclusive staff sales
- Private healthcare for you and your family
- Flexible working
- A chance to be part of a fun and caring team that support each other
Here is a breakdown of what you’ll be doing:
- Support the Design Manager and Designer across all design activities.
- Conduct trend research and analysis across multi-product categories.
- Assist in creating and updating tech packs, including documenting fit session feedback.
- Prepare presentation materials for design reviews and support range presentations to the wider team and senior management.
- Maintain and organise the fabric and yarn library.
- Ensure all internal samples are organised and well maintained.
- Assist with fabric sourcing, attend supplier and mill meetings, and help build key supplier relationships.
The type of person we are looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in design
- 1-2 years of experience in a similar position or relevant internships.
- Computer skills: Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Cad, Illustrator and Excel.
- Positive, focused, enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic.
- Proactive and self-motivated with a strong eagerness to learn.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- A passion for the MR PORTER customer and brand.
From the moment you join the LuxExperience Group we are committed to making your journey with us inspirational and evolutionary. If you are passionate, committed and thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, then please apply with a CV.
LuxExperience is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that diversity brings to our workplace, our business and our customers. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of race and nationality, religion, color, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please do not hesitate to advise us accordingly.
Experience Level: AssociateWorkplace Type: Hybrid
