Fashion Design Assistant

Cybersweetie is looking for a part-time Fashion Design Assistant to join the team in London.

This role is initially offered on a part-time basis, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time position based on performance and mutual fit.

What the Fashion Design Assistant will be doing:

• Design original luxury occasionwear and eveningwear, developing creative concepts from initial inspiration through to final production.
• Explore vintage fashion, historical costume, art, culture and emerging trends to inform seasonal collections and new design ideas.
• Create unique silhouettes, garment details, colour stories and embellishment concepts that reflect the Cybersweetie aesthetic.
• Produce hand sketches, digital fashion illustrations, technical CADs and garment specifications to clearly communicate designs to manufacturers.
• Develop detailed tech packs, including construction details, measurements, trim placements and embellishment layouts.
• Design embroidery, hand-beading, appliqué and other decorative finishes suitable for luxury manufacturing.
• Partner closely with the Founders and Head of Product Development to refine concepts and bring collections to life.
• Communicate directly with overseas manufacturers, embroidery specialists and suppliers throughout sampling and production.
• Coordinate the development process from initial design and material selection through sampling, prototype reviews and pre-production approval.
• Assess prototypes, embroidery samples and strike-offs, providing precise feedback to ensure exceptional quality and accurate execution.
• Attend fittings, evaluate fit, construction and finish, and recommend design or technical refinements where needed.
• Source and research new fabrics, trims, embellishment techniques and craftsmanship methods to support future collections.
• Keep design files, development records and seasonal research organised and up to date.
• Work collaboratively across design and product development to balance creativity, quality, manufacturability and commercial viability.

What Cybersweetie is looking for:

• Degree in Fashion Design or a closely related discipline.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating luxury occasionwear or eveningwear design.
• Excellent hand sketching and Adobe Illustrator skills.
• Ability to create accurate technical CADs, garment specifications and tech packs.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting and luxury manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of embroidery, hand beading and embellishment techniques.
• Excellent colour, fabric and trim selection skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple developments simultaneously.
• Confident communicating directly with overseas manufacturers and suppliers.
• Highly creative with exceptional attention to detail and a genuine passion for luxury fashion.

Application

Please apply with your CV, a cover letter outlining your suitability and interest, and your fashion design portfolio, showcasing relevant work in eveningwear, occasionwear, technical CADs and, where possible, embellishment or embroidery design.

Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.