Assistant Designer - Part-time - 16 hours per/week
Role Overview
Atelier Rebul UK is seeking a creative and detail-oriented Assistant Designer to support beauty and fragrance design projects from early research and concept development through to artwork, sampling and project follow-up. Employed by Minel Cosmetic Limited, the role will work closely with the Senior Designer & New Product Development Manager and the Private Brands team, providing hands-on support across product, packaging and new product development projects for UK customers.
Key Responsibilities
Beauty and Fragrance Trend Research
- Research emerging beauty, fragrance, lifestyle, colour, material and packaging trends.
- Monitor relevant competitor activity and translate research into clear mood boards, trend boards and commercially relevant creative directions.
- Contribute ideas during concept development and support the preparation of visual references for new products, collections and gifting initiatives.
Product and Packaging Design
- Support the creation and development of product and packaging concepts across fragrance, home fragrance, bath and body, gifting and related beauty categories.
- Produce sketches, layouts, mock-ups and design visualisations that communicate creative intent clearly.
- Assist with primary and secondary packaging, gift sets, limited editions and launch-related design adaptations.
- Ensure design work is aligned with each UK customer brief and the relevant brand identity, while responding to commercial, technical and production requirements.
Artwork, Mock-ups and Presentations
- Prepare and amend artwork using Adobe Illustrator, working from supplied dielines, specifications and design feedback.
- Support the preparation of accurate production-ready files under the guidance and approval of the Senior Designer & New Product Development Manager.
- Create product mock-ups, concept boards, supplier-facing materials and internal design presentations.
- Maintain organised design files, clear naming conventions and accurate version control.
New Product Development and Project Support
- Support projects from initial concept through sampling, approval and launch, helping to keep design actions and deadlines on track.
- Assist with supplier communication relating to artwork, specifications, samples, finishes and design amendments.
- Review samples and proofs with the line manager, record feedback and coordinate required revisions.
- Maintain project trackers and follow up on outstanding design and sample actions with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Raise potential design, quality or timing issues promptly and contribute practical solutions.
Requirements
- University degree-level qualification in Graphic Design, Packaging Design, Product Design, Visual Communication or another relevant creative discipline.
- Entry-level or early-career design experience; relevant internships, placements or freelance work are welcome.
- A portfolio demonstrating creativity, design thinking and strong attention to detail.
- Good working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
- Sound understanding of typography, colour, composition and brand consistency.
- Ability to communicate creative ideas clearly through sketches, visuals and presentations.
- Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to manage several tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to receive and apply feedback positively.
- Professional written and spoken English, with the ability to work effectively both remotely and in the office.
Working Arrangements
- The role will initially be worked two days per week.
- One day per week will be office-based in London and one day will be worked remotely.
- The specific working days may vary and will be agreed in advance with the line manager.
- There may be an opportunity to increase the number of working days in the future, subject to business needs and mutual agreement.