WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A CLOTHING BRAND; WE ARE ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF FASHION

Are you looking for a company that pushes the boundaries and creates a community inclusive of everyone? A shared vision beyond only us?

If so, this could be the role for you. We are now looking for a Colour & Print Design Assistant to join our Creative Design Team. This role will report into the Creative Manager and is offered on a permanent full-time contract.

About COS: Offering innovative design, elevated essentials and wardrobe icons, COS is a fashion brand rooted in contemporary culture. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.

As a Colour & Print Assistant, you will support the Creative Design Team with a range of responsibilities. In this role you will have a clear understanding of the COS aesthetics and the customer to ensure visual and design targets of the brand. You will be responsible for maintaining our seasonal colour library and communicating print artworks clearly.

What you will do:

• Support to drive the assortment throughout your department, by having a clear understanding of our customer and the COS aesthetics.
• Collaborate with all functions in the design/buying/pattern department, to ensure you deliver an efficient workflow.
• Assist and help to research as well as file research for the department.
• Produce clear and detailed print technical packs and colour card copies.
• Assist in putting print artworks into all-over repeats and placement prints.
• Assist in sourcing and development of fabrics and print techniques.
• Handle colour and print samples as well as oversee and maintain the colour library and overviews as appropriate.
• Demonstrate a strong design identity in line with COS aesthetics, provide a sense of colours and strong attention to detail.
• Deliver a high awareness of current trends in both fashion, art and design and an appreciation for traditional techniques.

Alignment to our company values is the most important characteristic we look for in all new joiners. Our values are the behaviours that we appreciate above and beyond anything else. We are open-minded and curious, we dare to be different, we believe in constant improvement and we empower and trust you to take ownership. Our values are part of who we are, what we stand for and how we act.

In addition to our values we are also looking for:

• Previous experience in a colour/print assistant position
• A certifiable design qualification 
• An understanding of print design, creative artistic ability and colour awareness
• Ability to research thoroughly into the seasonal directions and suggest new ideas suitable for the COS aesthetic while demonstrating a high level of awareness
• Understanding and interest in sustainable fashion solutions, material innovation and product development 
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment meeting tight deadlines
• Proficient in Adobe suite (especially Illustrator and Photoshop).
• Wide technical knowledge and strong 3-dimensional sense, and able to do Tech packs.

Please kindly note that in order for us to consider your application, you will need to include a portfolio or examples of your work most suited to the COS design aesthetic. 

Why choose us?    

At COS we are dedicated to recruiting great people by offering an inclusive work environment where talent is recognised, valued and appreciated. We believe that our values and diversity play a significant role in the success of our brand.   

If you are successful in your application, we will ensure you receive a full training program and you will be able to enjoy a wide range of benefits including:   

• 25% staff discount on all H&M Group brands.   
• A generous holiday entitlement 
• Annual Health Checks
• Pension Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership

In this role you will have some flexibility to work remotely however due to the high level of cross department collaborations much of your time will be spent in our wonderful art-deco inspired office in Holborn, London.

Our Culture

Over the last 10 years we have carefully built a culture where our people are supported, inspired and encouraged to be the best they can. Our brand is creative, forward thinking and modern; choosing longevity over passing trends. We set the bar high at COS; we are committed to recruiting great people, offering an environment where talent is recognised and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce plays an important role in the success of COS. We celebrate individual differences and appreciate the contribution that all our colleagues make. 

Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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