We are looking for an enthusiastic Product Development Admin Assistant to join our growing Design department, reporting directly into our Head of Design. You will be assisting the design team with day to day tasks and working alongside them to help develop the ranges.

Responsibilities:

• Inputting data regarding SKUs, costing and RRPs from designer’s sample lists onto the master spreadsheet.
• Chasing suppliers for cost prices and inputting data.
• Negotiating and chasing cost prices from suppliers and inputting data.
• Maintain the collection of samples for the department, ensuring product samples are received on time, are logged and returned or disposed of as necessary.
• Responsible for the email sign off procedure and ensuring products are handed to the correct departments.
• Administer the quality control process and liaise with the Design department, highlighting any quality issues with sampled product to the team.
• Manage the Skinnydip critical path, highlighting any issues to the Head of Design and Head of Merchandising and implement any according adjustments.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively between the Designers, Production, Merchandising and Suppliers with product updates and changes.
• Supporting the merchandising and design team with any overflow admin work.
• To be a problem solver. Find issues immediately and sorting the problems out yourself.
• To be able to give clear direction to other team members when delegating work.
• Flexible to travel when required. 
• Provide general assistance with ad-hoc tasks.
• Developing and researching into personalisation and how this can be achieved on out products

What we need from you?

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and CAD: Photoshop, Adobe and Illustrator.
• You will be highly organised and motivated, a strong communicator and a team player.
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to multiple deadlines.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Skinnydip Brand and Customer.
• Motivated to develop innovative and new product.
• Expert knowledge and interest in emerging trends.
• Fashion related degree, highly advantageous.

 How to apply?

Please email your CV to joindesign@skinnydiplondon.com