Design Assistant

Can you develop innovative, yet on-trend, Jeanswear for men? Do you want to take a leap in your career, and work in a dynamic and international organization that focusses on sustainability?

We are looking for a dedicated and creative Design Assistant to join our design team in Copenhagen, Denmark for JEANS INTELLIGENCE.

YOUR TEAM
You will join our international JACK & JONES JEANS INTELLEGINCE department in Copenhagen. The team has a wide range of skills in design, fabrics, wash, style, trims and details, and we work together to create the best JEANS collections for our customers. Our ambitious Design Department is characterized by strong collaboration and a creative atmosphere. 

YOUR ROLE 
As Design Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating our collections in close collaboration with your colleagues in the design team. You will have a direct impact on the design, fabric, wash, style, and details of our collections, and will be involved in every step of the process – from initial trend research and sketching to wash development and communicating with suppliers and preparing styles for collections. Every day we thrive to take fashion in a more sustainable direction with a focus on responsible product development.
More specifically, your responsibilities include: 

  • Trend research.
  • Preparing design briefs, style sheets and technical drawings. 
  • Daily corresponding with suppliers regarding product development.
  • Daily sparing with the buying department in development and commenting on samples. 
  • Travelling to supplier to create products and collections in corporation with buying.
  • Organizing and updating collection overviews.

YOUR PROFILE
We're looking for someone who can translate their creative ideas into trend-setting and sustainable designs that also resonate commercially. You have a genuine passion for fashion and stay up to date with the latest trends in the industry. As a positive and open-minded individual, you'll bring plenty of energy to the team and thrive in a collaborative environment. Your ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines with a structured approach will be crucial to your success. You thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic and international environment, and your team members characterize you as a supportive and positive colleague that always assists where needed and serves as a great creative sparring partner.
Additionally, we hope you bring: 

  • Relevant educational background within Design 
  • Proficiency in InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Excellent English communication skills, written and spoken 
  • Keen interest in sustainability
  • Strong interpersonal skills  

WORKLOCATION AND TRAVEL 
You will be based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Travel activities are to be expected in the role.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU 
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Mikkel H. Albrektsen on +45 52 15 36 05. Otherwise, please send your application, CV, and portfolio (as a link) with examples of your work as soon as possible and not later than March 28, 2025. We review applications on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to remove the ad when we have found the right candidate. 
 

ABOUT JACK & JONES  
JACK & JONES is high-quality fashion for young men. Founded in 1990, JACK & JONES is now the largest business unit within BESTSELLER and is, with its 1000+ stores, the biggest menswear retailer in Europe. With jeans as the core business, JACK & JONES enriches the heritage of authentic jeanswear by respecting history and focusing on innovative treatments and designs.
JACK & JONES covers the many facets of a young man’s wardrobe. From his playful youth to his need for timeless classics, the brand brings in a world of brotherhood, fun, and good vibes in all its designs. And since 2017, JACK & JONES has expanded its brand portfolio with JACK & JONES PLUS, JACK & JONES JUNIOR, and JJXX.   
JACK & JONES is part of the worldwide fashion company BESTSELLER. For more information, please go to www.jackjones.com or www.bestseller.com. 

 JACK & JONES was founded to be the best denim brand for men globally and has always been focused on innovation, design, qualities, and trends. And today, over 30 years later, JACK & JONES has become one of Europe’s leading producers of men’s fashionwear with more than one thousand stores in 38 countries. At BESTSELLER, we own it. Every chance. Every challenge. Every choice. We’re the global fashion company that’s fast paced and family run. We’re the business that’s built some of the strongest brands in the industry. By empowering every individual to own their journey, we’ve found the courage to keep getting better. To act more sustainably. To foster diversity and provide equal opportunities. To compete more confidently. And to keep challenging the status quo. Time and time again. We are BESTSELLER - and together, we own it.