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About Milin
COMPANY
A collarborative project of Milin and team that sets to unveil their creative talents which created production of contemporary ready-to-wear clothing, accessories, and custom made jewelry.
STYLE
Elegant, Sensual but Rebellious, Exquisite prints and Flattering cuts along with its grounded in wearibility are quiintessential to Milin's design.
PHILOSOPHY
Dressing up is about celebrating, keeping up the spirit of femininity and create better memories.
Designer Assistant
If you've got creative flair and would like to work in fashion, this job could be ideal for you.
Fashion design assistants support designers by helping them create new materials, styles, colours and patterns for fashion brands and labels.
In this job you would need to have an eye for pattern and colour. You would need to manage your time well and prioritise your work. You should also know what's coming in and going out of fashion.
To get into this job you can work your way up through a company or take a higher education course before joining a fashion business. Getting work experience, paid or unpaid, is especially important for this job.
Work activities:
Like fashion designers, design assistants usually specialise in a particular line, such as woven garments, knitwear, footwear or accessories.
As a design assistant, you would use your product knowledge and strong pattern cutting skills to create prototypes and tailor existing garments. You may also be responsible for managing parts of the design process, for example, making sure items are ready on time by working closely with factories and suppliers.
Your duties would typically include:
You may also inspect products (checking for quality) during the design process and when a product is completed.
producing clear and detailed technical sketches
communicating technical and creative ideas to designers
sourcing fabrics and trimmings
creating mood, shape and trend boards
making sure samples are made on time
gaining ‘trim approval’ with customers
participating in meetings with customers and fabric agents.
With experience, you could get involved in seasonal market research to help the design team develop a new product range and forecast trends for the following season. You would communicate concepts and ideas to the senior designer, using sketches, fabrics and trims.
Some companies take on interns (usually undergraduates working to gain industry experience) and it would be your responsibility as a design assistant to manage them.
Working hours and conditions:
You would usually work in a studio or workshop, but you may get the opportunity to travel and visit manufacturers or go on research trips. For example, you may visit art galleries, trade shows, or particular places or countries that are linked to a design theme.
You will sometimes need to work long hours and weekends to meet deadlines, for example in the run up to the launch of a new collection.
Income:
Salaries for fashion design assistants are usually between £13,000 and £18,000 a year. With experience, this can go up to £22,000.
Figures are intended as a guideline only.
Entry requirements:
You can become a fashion design assistant either by working your way up through a company and taking qualifications along the way (see below), or by completing a higher education course before joining a fashion company. Higher education courses include foundation degrees, HNDs and degrees.
Experience in pattern cutting, using computer-aided cutting machinery and a working knowledge of design software, for instance Illustrator or Photoshop could be helpful when looking for work. You could also take a college course to learn some of these skills. Courses include:
Level 3 Certificate in Fashion
Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Fashion and Clothing
Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Fashion and Textiles
Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Textiles.
You can search for fashion-related higher education courses on the UCAS website. Check with individual course providers for details of their entry requirements.