Creative Fashion Designer's Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a creative, passionate, and self-driven individual who is able to fill the role of a creative assistant at our organization.
We are a fashion training school and a fashion brand based in Aylesham, Canterbury. Our school, Kent School of Fashion, teaches creative art and fashion courses ranging from sewing, pattern-making, photography, painting, and more to students online and in our school.
Our clothing brands, makes custom bespoke and ready-to-wear clothing for women and children.
The Right Candidate
We are looking for someone with great organisational skills and a passion towards creativity, providing great customer service and demonstrating interpersonal, logistical and analytical skills on a daily basis. You will be the first point of contact for our students and customers in many instances, therefore, strong interpersonal and communication skills along with good email/phone etiquette are essential.
Due to the nature of the role, we would need you to be familiar with the use of social media (Instagram, Facebook and Tik-Tok) and content creation. You should enjoy taking photos and have an eye for details.
An interest and basic knowledge of fashion would be an advantage, however it is not necessary.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: £10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Creative Fashion Designer's Assistant roles across Kent School of Fashion's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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