Entry Assistant Designer - Topshop

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London, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
eCommerce • Retail
The Role
Supports Topshop’s design team across trend research, mood boards, CAD development, technical sketches, design packs, samples, fittings, fit notes, range reviews, and product sign-offs. The role contributes creative ideas while maintaining design archives and seasonal inspiration libraries. It requires a recent fashion design degree, strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, fashion and trend awareness, organization, collaboration, communication, and a creative portfolio.
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Company Description

TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are iconic British fashion brands with 60 years of heritage. Headquartered in London, the Brands have over 2 million customers across the globe through the ASOS platform and generate brand sales of c£200m. Our mission is to unlock the best of fashion for everyone, with creativity and innovation at our core.

Following the formation of a Joint Venture between ASOS and HEARTLAND in October 2024, ASOS is creating a standalone cross-functional team within ASOS which is dedicated to unlocking the huge growth potential of the TOPSHOP and TOPMAN brands. The brands will now benefit from ASOS infrastructure and resources while enjoying the creative freedom and agility of standalone brands.

The next 12 months for TOPSHOP and TOPMAN will see the expansion of the brands’ offline and online retail presence with the launch of Topshop.com and new wholesale partnerships.

Job Description

The Role

We're looking for a Design Graduate to join the Topshop Design team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for fashion, trends and product to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced fashion business.

Working closely with Designers, Senior Designers and the wider Design team, you'll support the development of the Topshop product offer across multiple categories. From trend research and concept development through to product creation and fittings, you'll gain exposure to the full design process while developing your creative and technical skills.

This role would suit someone who is highly organised, creatively curious and eager to learn from an experienced design team.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting the design team with trend and market research.
  • Creating mood boards, colour palettes and design presentations.
  • Assisting with CAD development and technical sketch work.
  • Preparing design packs and product information for supplier communication.
  • Supporting sample management and organisation.
  • Assisting with fit sessions and maintaining fit notes.
  • Researching competitors, emerging brands and cultural trends.
  • Supporting the team with range reviews and product sign-offs.
  • Maintaining design archives and seasonal inspiration libraries.
  • Contributing creative ideas and design solutions within team meetings.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

  • Recently completed a Fashion Design degree or equivalent.
  • Strong interest in the fashion industry and the Topshop brand.
  • Excellent eye for fashion, product and emerging trends.
  • Good understanding of shape, colour, fabrication and product development.
  • Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Able to work collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas.

We'd Love To See

  • A portfolio that demonstrates creativity, trend awareness and product thinking.
  • Awareness of the contemporary fashion market and competitor landscape.
  • Interest in culture, social media, art, music and fashion trends.
  • Experience creating CADs, mood boards and design presentations.

Additional Information

BeneFITS’ 

  • Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!) 
  • Employee sample sales 
  • 25 days paid annual leave + an extra celebration day for a special moment 
  • Discretionary bonus scheme 
  • Private medical care scheme 
  • Flexible benefits allowance - which you can choose to take as extra cash, or use towards other benefits 
  • Opportunity for personalised learning and in-the-moment experiences that enable you to thrive and excel in your role 

Skills Required

  • Recently completed Fashion Design degree or equivalent
  • Strong interest in the fashion industry and Topshop brand
  • Excellent eye for fashion, product, and emerging trends
  • Understanding of shape, colour, fabrication, and product development
  • Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
  • Strong communication skills and confidence presenting ideas
  • Portfolio demonstrating creativity, trend awareness, and product thinking
  • Awareness of the contemporary fashion market and competitor landscape
  • Interest in culture, social media, art, music, and fashion trends
  • Experience creating CADs, mood boards, and design presentations

ASOS Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ASOS and has not been reviewed or approved by ASOS.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests perks like a sizable, shareable product discount, access to sample sales, free gym access, and on-site amenities are valued. Such lifestyle-oriented benefits are frequently highlighted as standout aspects of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests employees benefit from substantial annual leave with bank holidays and an extra celebratory or birthday day off, with summer early finishes referenced in some contexts. This breadth of time-off options supports work-life balance.
  • Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests access to a private medical care scheme is a core part of the package. This contributes to a perception of strong healthcare support.

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The Company
HQ: London
3,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions. Whatever your role, asos will encourage you to be you, fulfilling your creative potential with our global reach. Push boundaries, and challenge expectations. We’re determined to succeed, so we’ll trust you to deliver. Help drive our journey to becoming the global fashion destination for 20-somethings At ASOS our 3,000+ employees are immersed in the creative worlds and have a truly entrepreneurial attitude. Our ASOSers are authentic, brave, creative and disciplined to the core and find ways to blend our passion for fashion with cutting edge technology. Sound up your street? Join us.

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