Sports-Focused Design Assistant/Director

Rune Wänerstedt Aktiebolag · Full-time

Järnvägsgatan 25, Götene, Sweden

Do you want to work with production and design in the fashion industry and are skilled in Illustrator? We are now seeking a Design Assistant/Director for our team in Götene. This is a unique opportunity to work in the sportswear fashion industry. Does this sound interesting? Don't hesitate—apply today as selection is ongoing! About the Position Wänerstedt AB is seeking a Design Assistant/Director for our headquarters in Götene. We continuously work with sportswear collections, and the role involves acting as the link between the designer's requirements, product design, and production. This is a unique opportunity for you who want to work in the sportswear industry and take responsibility for your own projects! In this role, you will gain excellent insight into the industry and have the opportunity to learn a great deal about how practical operations work. The work is characterized by considerable freedom and personal responsibility. You will work with multiple brands in parallel, which means your work will be filled with great variety. Your Responsibilities As Design Assistant/Director, your primary responsibilities will be to ensure that production meets the design team's vision through sample management. You will be in close communication with suppliers and will be the design team's right hand in collection production, as well as ensuring delivery timelines are met and occur at the right time. Many of your tasks involve taking personal responsibility and driving projects, which requires both independence and flexibility. You will also lead smaller design projects and work daily in Illustrator, which requires strong proficiency with this tool. What We're Looking For Strong Illustrator skills and interest in sportswear design Creative, flexible, and enjoy working as part of a team Good language skills in Swedish and English (spoken and written) It is a merit if you have training in textiles and/or experience working in the textile industry. A strong interest in sportswear is clearly advantageous. Wänerstedt AB places great emphasis on finding the right person for the team. You are responsible for your own tasks, so we see that you are accustomed to working independently with the ability to make your own decisions. The work involves close collaboration with both external and internal customers, which requires strong collaboration skills where you excel at building relationships.