Design Admin Assistant Nursery, Gift and Toys (Hybrid Working)

JoJo Maman Bébé

Jun 21, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior Level
Design
London

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate and use in practice, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for CAD, Print and graphics
Proven ability to develop 2D and 3D Technical drawings
Ability to work with and confidently recolour multi layered repeat prints.
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written English
Confident working knowledge of Excel, Power Point and Word.
Excellent working knowledge of internet based research tools e.g. blogs, Pinterest and design websites.
Be able to multitask and work happily in a busy, whilst friendly atmosphere
To be able to identify potential problems and make suggestions for solutions
To be able to be proactive with ideas for range development
Ability to be an efficient and reliable team member who can be responsible for their work load

Responsibilities

Assisting the product designer to produce JoJo in house design on brand and on schedule.
Supporting the designer with 2D and 3D technical drawings
Communicating with factories effectively to understand capabilities and opportunities and then to ensure designs are actioned, understood and critical path approval dates and development targets are met.
Issuing specifications/ colours/ designs to factories as appropriate.
Assisting on approvals and feedback at all stages of development to shipment
Under the guidance of the designer ensure necessary comments are fed back to the factory and further submissions requested as necessary
Supporting the designer to confidently develop prints and embroideries in Illustrator and Photoshop
Updating the critical path, schedules and maintaining department excel spreadsheets
Supporting the designer with trend research and inspiration ideas, creating trend boards each season
Under the guidance of product designer be able to design a product to a specific brief and develop it
Managing samples- tracking, unpacking and building product when required.
Liaise with Product technologist to ensure products are fit for purpose, age suitable and safe for babies and children.

FAQs

What responsibilities will I have as a Design Admin Assistant in the Nursery, Gift, and Toys department?

As a Design Admin Assistant in the Nursery, Gift, and Toys department, your responsibilities will include supporting the Product designer with administration and CAD assistance, ensuring the smooth running of design creation, sampling, and production. You will also provide key administration support in design updates, approvals, and critical path maintenance for all JoJo branded product development.

What kind of products will I be working on in this role?

In this role, you will be working on a variety of products, including nursery items, wooden and plush toys, gifting products, and accessories. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the creation of new and exciting products that support children's development milestones.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate for this position?

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent attention to detail and a can-do attitude. Experience in a similar role is preferred, but we also welcome recent design graduates who are looking for their first design role. Passion for product and design is essential for success in this role.

How will my work contribute to the overall product strategy of JoJo's Nursery, Gift, and Toys department?

Your work as a Design Admin Assistant will directly contribute to bringing our product strategy to life by assisting in the creation of new and innovative products for children. Your support in design administration and CAD assistance will help ensure the smooth development and production of products that align with our brand's vision and values.

What is the working arrangement for this role?

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work. This flexibility enables you to balance your professional responsibilities with personal commitments while still making meaningful contributions to our team and products.

JoJo Maman Bébé

Retail & Consumer Goods

Industry

201-500

Employees

1993

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are a multi-channel retailer of maternity wear, babywear and nursery products; with 88 stores in the UK and ROI. We have a thriving e-commerce presence, and a growing international trade department. From humble beginnings we now employ over 950 people in the UK. The key to our success is down to our passion for people and our commitment to running an ethical and sustainable company. Couple this with our fantastic designs, innovative products, attention to detail and never-ending pursuit of high standards means we have built a company that makes us proud. We may have grown into a major retailer; however, we haven’t forgotten our roots for providing quality and value for money. We have a non-hierarchical outlook, which means all managers must spend time helping their teams when all hands are needed on deck. Our success is very much a team effort.