Job Description

Location London


Discipline: Head Office


Job type: New Position


Job ref: 015743


Published: 1 day ago

The Role

At Charles Tyrwhitt our purpose is to "Make it easy for men to dress well". The primary purpose of the Assistant Designer is to collaborate on the research and design of the non-clothing product area, assisting the main designer and Buying team.

What you will be doing

You will support the Product Design Director in producing quintessentially British product ranges relevant to the aspirational market which 'make it easy for men to dress well' and ultimately increase sales. You will help ensure that product is relevant for all our markets both in the UK and internationally.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have a highly creative and commercially focused portfolio that clearly demonstrates their ability to take a concept from initial idea through to finished garment across multiple categories. A strong understanding of the market and the CT customer profile is essential, along with a commercial eye, a passion for product, and well-developed taste levels. Excellent communication and influencing skills are key, as is the ability to work collaboratively with teams across Product, Retail, Marketing Design, and E-commerce. The role also requires flexibility and the ability to travel when necessary.

Required Skills and experience

Proactively research and organise the production of concept themes/ pitch boards, collaborating to bring these to life and understanding their usage and influence. Support each season's range direction according to the brief given by the Design Director to meet the design and costing requirements, technical specifications and palette Travel if needed for design research. Undertake UK design research, inspirational & competitors as well as CT store visits to build a greater picture of the customer and how the product presents itself. Ensure you constantly research new innovations and fashion trends by attending trade fairs and online research Acquire strategic customer focus Support the Designer to design and develop aspirational and appealing non-clothing collections Support the Buyer in research and market direction on the following areas; Continually seek to deliver a fresh, creative & commercial product range on your specific category. Produce clear, understandable, completed master design packs as instructed by designer and interact regularly with garment technologists with regards to size specifications, fit sessions, prototypes, technical construction and the suitability of designs for end use. To design, develop and resource handlooms and dips for specific category that are in line with the aspirational market. Work with the Designer to continuously refine, challenge and present finished product categories to stakeholders and clearly articulate the inspiration and benefits of the new range Own and maintain design libraries of samples/ swatches/ digital files with appropriate naming and accessibility

What you can expect from us:

Competitive salary and excellent bonus scheme A entrepreneurial environment where you'll be encouraged to try things and make changes to drive the business forward You'll have access to Staff Discount from your 1st day, not just at CT but also from The White Company! We are proud to go about our business in the right way and partner with many charities and sustainability partners - 'giving something back' is an important part of our ethos At HQ we are serious about having fun. Our Christmas and summer parties are the stuff of legend and our CT Social Team ensure there is always something exciting to get involved in)

Who we are

Once upon a shirt, Nicholas Charles Tyrwhitt Wheeler (whilst studying Geography at Bristol University - we might add) had the notion that he could make a better shirt at better value than anyone else in the world! He believed that all men; no matter their shape or size, where they may be in the world or indeed their budget; should be able to own a Jermyn Street quality shirt. A proper shirt. A CT shirt.





That was over 3 decades ago and whilst Charles Tyrwhitt (it rhymes with spirit by the way) is still famous for proper shirts, these days we are about so much more than collars and cuffs. Our purpose is to "make it easy for men to dress well". We take care of a chap's entire wardrobe, providing stylish solutions for every occasion. We make sure he gets what he wants, when and how he wants it.


Our spiritual home and flagship store is located on London's famous Jermyn Street. Our Global Head Office is in London Bridge, whilst we also have an office in Manhattan to support our retail and online presence across North America, Europe and Australia. Not forgetting our Distribution Centre and Contact Centre in Milton Keynes.





At Charles Tyrwhitt we believe in doing the right thing. That means making our products properly and sustainably, making our business work for our people, our customers, and our suppliers and giving back to charity to support those in need. We're taking a good hard look at our social and environmental impact, and always looking for ways to be better.





'I am Proud and Free to be me!'


When it comes to our people, we really do "Give a shirt".


Tyrwhitteers (our people) are a diverse, passionate and entrepreneurial bunch. We enjoy a fun, engaging and rewarding culture, where everyone is empowered by our 3 BE-liefs which are; "BE the BOSS", "BE the CUSTOMER" and "BE the BEST".