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Sainsbury's

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Coventry

AI generated summary

  • You must have a relevant degree, design portfolio, CAD proficiency, communication skills, and teamwork experience. Familiarity with design processes and travel readiness is essential.
  • You will support the design team with admin tasks, manage samples and materials, assist with presentations, maintain design files, and collaborate with designers and suppliers.

Requirements

  • General design admin and support for Design team
  • Will be required to travel to sample centres in Coventry and Milton Keynes
  • Awareness of the strategic direction for design department
  • Bought sample management
  • Material swatch library management
  • Assisting designers in formulating concept, colour and trend boards for presentations and meetings
  • Responsible for the creation of project briefs
  • Emailing/posting all Design specs to relevant suppliers in line with the critical path
  • Responsible for upkeep of design/artwork files
  • Responsible for maintenance and update of colour/theme/trend for relevant meetings
  • Working with external designers, communicating with SAAL (Sainsburys Argos Asia Limited) and suppliers when required.
  • Assist with preparation for selection, sign-off, review and trading meetings
  • Liaise with the Designers and buyers ahead of selection and sign off meetings
  • Raise orders for design stationery where relevant.
  • Visit stores, trade fairs and press shows where appropriate and compile reports.
  • Conduct competitor shop reports and update on internet fashions and feedback to team
  • Working collaboratively with designers and buyers to agree key developments for shopping lists.
  • Competent in CAD software (Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fusion 360, Keyshot)
  • Attending weekly trade meetings.
  • Represent the design team at graduate shows and events that the business engages with externally.
  • Assist designers in ensuring PR & Marketing have all the correct assets to tell the story behind each range.
  • Assist in the Mentoring of graduate work placements
  • Ability to use Outlook, Word, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Fusion 360 and Keyshot
  • Effective communicator and team player
  • Relevant Degree in the Creative Industries
  • A portfolio of relevant design work
  • Ability to use 3D software if working on a hardgoods area is beneficial.
  • Effective communicator and team player
  • Work experience within a design studio helpful

Responsibilities

  • General design admin and support for Design team
  • Will be required to travel to sample centres in Coventry and Milton Keynes
  • Awareness of the strategic direction for design department
  • Bought sample management
  • Material swatch library management
  • Assisting designers in formulating concept, colour and trend boards for presentations and meetings
  • Responsible for the creation of project briefs
  • Emailing/posting all Design specs to relevant suppliers in line with the critical path
  • Responsible for upkeep of design/artwork files
  • Responsible for maintenance and update of colour/theme/trend for relevant meetings
  • Working with external designers, communicating with SAAL (Sainsburys Argos Asia Limited) and suppliers when required
  • Assist with preparation for selection, sign-off, review and trading meetings
  • Liaise with the Designers and buyers ahead of selection and sign off meetings
  • Raise orders for design stationery where relevant
  • Visit stores, trade fairs and press shows where appropriate and compile reports
  • Conduct competitor shop reports and update on internet fashions and feedback to team
  • Working collaboratively with designers and buyers to agree key developments for shopping lists
  • Competent in CAD software (Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Fusion 360, Keyshot)
  • Attending weekly trade meetings
  • Represent the design team at graduate shows and events that the business engages with externally
  • Assist designers in ensuring PR & Marketing have all the correct assets to tell the story behind each range
  • Assist in the Mentoring of graduate work placements

FAQs

What type of software skills are required for this role?

Candidates should be competent in CAD software including Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Fusion 360, and Keyshot.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the role requires travel to sample centres in Coventry and Milton Keynes.

What kind of degree should I have to apply for this job?

A relevant degree in the Creative Industries is required.

What types of tasks will I be responsible for in this role?

Responsibilities include general design admin, assisting in concept creation, managing sample and material libraries, and collaborating with designers and suppliers.

Will I have opportunities for professional development?

Yes, resources such as design systems support, training, and guidance from a line manager are available for professional development.

What does the design brief creation process involve?

The Assistant Designer will assist in formulating project briefs and ensure specs are sent to relevant suppliers in line with the critical path.

Is previous work experience in design required?

Work experience within a design studio is helpful but not strictly required.

How will success be measured in this role?

Success will be based on effectively supporting the design team, demonstrating creative potential, and being a self-starter.

Will there be opportunities to represent the design team externally?

Yes, the Assistant Designer will represent the design team at graduate shows and other external events.

What types of reports will I be required to compile?

You will compile reports based on visits to stores, trade fairs, and during competitor shop assessments.

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Sainsbury's

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Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

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  • Awards for long service

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