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Materials Assistant
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London
Location
London
JOB DESCRIPTION
We have a new position for a Materials Assistant with experience in approvals to support our Fabrics teams. Its’ an amazing opportunity to work in a very rewarding and creative environment. Reporting to the Head of materials and product this role has the variety of being involved in many tasks, knowledge of Prints is a huge bonus. Please read the whole job description and apply only if your skills match our requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Fabric Admin Management:
- Sending for prices on new hangers when they come in.
- Pricing & dating hangers.
- Filing new hangers when they come in.
- Supporting the Materials Coordinator to keep the materials library tidy & fit for purpose.
- Support with post show admin: Sending follow up e-mails to all suppliers seen requesting the selections in & prices. Creating a system for tracking & filing. 6x shows per year.
Collection Fabric Management:
- Creating & sending bulk order pack to Materials Manager monthly. Must be strong on illustrator.
- Adding lab dips onto the design line up boards.
- Manging post every day: Collecting, distributing. Responsible for coordinating weekly post to China.
Approvals:
- Actioning & chasing through all lab dips on correct fabrics per monthly collection.
- Approving lab dips daily & sending comments on internal systems.
- Responsible for filing lab dips in an easy-to-use system.
- Bulk approvals daily.
PRINTS:
- Responsible for print management: Actioning strike off’s on correct fabrics, tracking & approving.
- Ideally has experience in recolouring, rescaling, putting prints into repeat also working on placement prints.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Enthusiasm
- Attention to detail with great organization skills.
- 1-2 years’ experience or graduate level with a degree in a creative space, preferably fashion / design / textiles. Must have experience in approving lab dips / bulk etc.
- Strong work ethic & ability to manage several projects at once. Multitasking is key.
- Good timekeeping skills.
- Professionalism & commitment to role.
- Personable to fit into a small team & office environment.
- Must have strong photoshop & illustrator skills.
WHO WE ARE
House of CB is a British designer lifestyle womenswear brand founded in 2010. With a cult following and a huge social media presence, House of CB designs affordable luxury pieces for real women. The brand releases 6-8 new pieces every week designed by their own team of designers.