Graphic Design Assistant

Self-Portrait; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

About Us:

Self-Portrait is a renowned contemporary fashion brand that embodies a unique blend of modern luxury and contemporary style. Designed in London, made for the world - Self-Portrait believes in celebrating and empowering the women in the clothes. Femininity ensured by elegant functionality, reflecting a sincere engagement and appreciation for a contemporary way of life.

We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graphic Design Assistant to join the creative team. This role provides strong administrative support to the team as well as design based tasks. Reporting to other designers and the Creative Manager, they work collaboratively across the design department, supporting across all design touchpoints, helping streamline workflows and ensuring BAU run smoothly and efficiently.

The Role:

As a Graphic Design Assistant, you are an integral part of the creative team. You will support the designers by organizing assets, assisting with production and artworking, and ensuring the creative team can work at their best. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the fashion industry while developing and refining your design skills in a fast-paced and energetic environment.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the creation and adaptation of digital and print assets (social content, website visuals, marketing materials, etc.)
2. Gather, organize and maintain a library of creative assets, including images, templates, and design files for easy access.
3. Implement efficient file management practices to streamline workflow.
4. Assist in preparing/designing internal brand documents and external briefs.
5. Resize and reformat images for various channels, ensuring optimized performance across digital and print media.
6. Support in retouching ecom and editorial images, ensuring consistency and quality and all assets are web-ready in a timely manner.
7. Assist in preparing final artwork for print and online, ensuring all assets meet technical specifications.
8. Support in executing and implementing website changes, paid and organic social content and other marketing materials, under the direction of the other designers.
9. Creating and optimizing graphics for email marketing campaigns using Klaviyo.
10. Support the creative team with layout and production work for campaigns and lookbooks.
11. Support the design team in brainstorming and concept development for new projects.
12. Stay up-to-date with industry trends to contribute fresh ideas.

Who You Are:

1. An enthusiastic and motivated creative with a strong eye for detail.
2. A self-starter who is eager to learn and is comfortable with repetitive, process-driven tasks.
3. A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment - this role will require strong communications across multiple departments.
4. A problem-solver who enjoys making processes more efficient.
5. Highly organized, able to multitask and meet deadlines.

Requirements:

1. Degree or relevant experience in Graphic Design or related field.
2. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
3. This is an English-speaking position, and the candidate must be available for a 5 days office week at our London head office.
4. Basic understanding of typography, composition, and layout principles.
5. Basic retouching skills are an advantage.
6. Familiarity with social media content creation and digital marketing assets.
7. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
8. Previous experience or internship in fashion or a creative industry is a plus.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a link/pdf of your portfolio to [e-mail].

Self-Portrait is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.