What is the role We have an exciting opportunity for students studying a relevant Fashion degree to join us for a placement year starting July 2026 for one year. The role will be varied with the opportunity to experience a busy, growing, fashion retail head office. The role will support the department with effective management of the department administration and gain a knowledge, understanding and first-hand experience to help put theory into practice.Current placement opportunities will suit individuals interested in the following areas:BuyingMerchandisingGarment TechnologyPrint Design
What you will do Buying Communicate with suppliers and internal departments effectivelyEnsure all samples are correctly presented, stored and ordered in accordance with departmental procedures, on a day to day basis and for all relevant meetingsMaintain all administration documentation procedures accurately in line with Critical Path requirementsCollate and distribute the post and parcels for the Buying team dailyContribute towards the input of all meeting preparation including Monday Trade & Product Sign OffsMerchandising Assist the team in inputting orders into the central data base as they are raisedSet up new order codesCreate ratios for new orders after reviewing sales historyReview weekly Line Print making suggestions for stock movements and reordering opportunities in reaction to performanceAssist with Flow Line monitoring to ensure that we are never out of stock on these volume selling stylesPreparation of data and information for Range building meetingsCritical path monitoring and updatingInputting Markdowns and POS promotions onto the tills & the websiteGarment TechnologySupport the Garment Technology team in producing an accurate sample development process to ensure on time delivery and a commercial range.Understand and contribute towards brand and product handwriting, review competitor activity (retail & online) and visit stores.Work to the company critical path to ensure deadlines are met.Work with Garment Technology team to take joint responsibility for fit and quality, ensuring samples and workbooks are prepared for weekly fit sessions.Manage the workbook for each product, ensuring garments are measured accurately and in the same way the suppliers are measuring.Review fit samples to ensure they are fit for production and work closely with suppliers to solve any potential problems that could affect delivery.Ensure fabric and components performs satisfactorily and pass required tests.Organise wearer trials on new products where necessary.Grade garments to fit all sizes and approve to production.Assist with the QC process. Preparing workbooks prior to delivery ready for Warehouse QC checking.Communicate clearly to Buying/Garment Tech, Merchandising and Warehouse QC team in a timely manner and potential quality issues.Print Design Analysis of 3rd party trend information including a monthly online comp shop.Contribute and support with administrative tasks, including recolouring existing prints, helping with art working / tech files for prints.Responsible for designing in house print artwork, creating both placement and all over print designs in conjunction with the Print designerCreating print design in repeat, scale and with Pantone colour referencesAmending purchased or supply base prints to fit into Yours trends and colour palettesAbility to working to a given design brief by the Buying teamAble to work at a fast-pace and adapt to changeLiaise with other team members to ensure effective communication.Take responsibility for personal development and actively seek opportunities for improvementManaging workload and prioritising projectsThink creatively to produce new ideas and concepts
What you will bring A passion for fashion particularly in the nonstandard sizing marketGood communication skills both verbal and writtenThe ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiativeGood time management & organisational skillsA self-motivated and proactive approach to completing given tasksA willingness to learn & the ability to work under pressureGood attention to detailA commercial outlook and a keen business senseA proven record of good attendance & flexibilityThe ability to adapt to frequent change in a high pressure environmentCommitment to behaving with integrity and professionalism at all timesA proven history of taking personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations and ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.
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