Design Studio Assistant The people.
The style.
The energy.
The character.
It's hard not to be inspired by the UK Capital.
That's where Radley was born with a passion for artisan-made handbags, footwear and accessories.
We put fashion in functional, with every piece made to last and put a spring in your step.
Whether strutting through the streets of Soho, or on the school run.
We know leather.
It's in our DNA.
And we never stop striving to set a new standard for quality.
Every Radley design is made with expert care.
Do you hear that smooth glide of a zip?
We consider every detail and our teams all play a part.
How will you contribute to Radley?
The Design Studio Assistant, known internally as Studio Assistant, will play a vital role in ensuring the Design Studio operates smoothly and efficiently.
A highly enthusiastic and organised individual with wide ranging, organisational skills.
The Studio Assistant is responsible for the organisation of the studio and supports the Design Team with business needs, problem solving and developing ways of working.
Role and Responsibilities Uphold the organization and tidiness of the design studio, creating an inspiring and efficient workspace and ensuring working space is tidy and fit for purpose Work closely with the Design & Product Development teams on requirements for the collections Liaise with suppliers to ensure all product is in house & available for the range selections, and provide updates to the teams Track & locate missing samples required for key deadlines Coordinate the dispatch of parcels for the team, ensuring timely delivery and tracking Support the Design team with necessary paper & design work Responsible for generating & updating cribs Captures all range changes & issue out updated cribs to the wider business Be seen as the go to person for design sample & crib queries Liaise with internal teams where necessary across departments such as marketing and wholesale Proactive in finding solutions & improving processes Responsible for archiving previous collections In charge of organising & co-ordinating business trips; travel documents & trip schedules Responsible for collating sample sale products Prepare Sourcing Packs to send to suppliers Conduct regular competitor shops and prepare trend reports to keep the team informed of the latest industry trends and innovations Prepare meeting rooms for supplier & team gatherings ensuring they are set up appropriately and equipped with necessary materials & refreshments Skills Proactive and hardworking individual with a genuine interest in the fashion industry Possess a can-do attitude and a willingness to take initiative in tackling tasks Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively liaise with team members and external contacts Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment Multi tasker with flexible and adaptable mindset Adobe Illustrator skills are desirable but not essential, as training can be provided for the right candidate.
Experience in Excel Experience Design degree, but not essential Previous experience working within a Design Studio Benefits & Perks Enhanced annual leave (incl.
holiday buy) Sickness Pay Life Assurance Cover Virtual GP Healthcare Cash Plan of up to c.£900 per year Employee Assistant Programme Wellbeing App (Thrive) Company Bonus Product Discount (up to 60%) Time in Service Rewards Sample Sales Special Occasion Gifts Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme Season Ticket Loan Bonus Scheme __________________________________________________________________
At Radley we are on a journey to create, promote and live an inclusive culture.
Ever inspired by the women around us, changing their world in ways big and small – including their commitment to social equity.
We are actively working to make impactful changes across our business to become diverse and celebrate one another's differences, we encourage a supportive and open environment for anyone that steps through our doors at our Service Centres, Distribution Centre and Stores across Europe and the US.
We know that diversity in a business only makes it stronger, so our People Team and Recruiting Managers are clear on how to conduct an inclusive recruitment campaign for their vacancies - our job posts always go through a gender-bias decoder before going live, we will always consider alternative inclusive job boards, and we will remain open to considering flexible working options and promoting our flexible approach to working hours for all colleagues future and existing.
We won't ask for specific qualifications unless it's absolutely critical to the success of the role and we already actively participate in external schemes to bring in future talent from diverse backgrounds.
We are #Proudtobe Radley __________________________________________________________________ We are proud to offer a competitive and ahead-of-the-curve remuneration and benefits package, some of which we share here.
If you are shortlisted as having some of the skills we're looking for in this role then we'll openly share our salary banding with you ahead of moving forward with any next stages.
For some time, we have actively stopped asking candidates their salary expectations at interview where it isn't necessary to do so, we want to pay an individual for the job based on their experience and ability and not limit some groups from undervaluing their ability.