David Lawrence has been designing for Australia's Professional Women for over 40 years. Never compromising on fabrication and fit and beloved by women who rely on consistency and timeless style.We are currently looking to recruit a Design & Buying Assistant looking for their next step in their fashion career. This role is part of our Design function reporting into the Creative Director.Key Responsibilities include -DesignCompiling monthly Line-sheetsPrint artwork, CAD design work and sketchesFacilitating lab-dip/fabric approvals with designers and communication to external vendors.Tracking samples for sign-off meetings and prepping for presentationsAssisting Designers with Tech-pack maintenance and creationGeneral day to day admin.Buying Administration & ReportingStyle maintenance, including cost, sell and seasonality changesPurchase order raising and maintenance, including cost, sell, delivery, shipment mode and quantity updates. Communicate changes to allocators where requiredIssuing and checking accuracy of ticketing information, including APNs, price and descriptionsCompleting monthly and adhoc reconcile of Excel buy plan to production system. Resolve issues and communicate changes to buyer and plannerLiaising with vendors to ensure on time delivery, flagging issues to production manager and/or buyerProviding required information to marketing team for internal and external usePrepare weekly intake list to share with Buying/Retail/Design teamsIssue weekly update to retail teams around special intake, required price changes and styling tips for retail teamSample ManagementDaily management of samplesChasing and logging of shipment samplesPreparing samples for weekly trade meetings, SWOT and sign off meetingsPreparing and logging of sample hand over to online stylist and visual merchandising manager  within the required timelinesAssisting with preparation and hosting of Sample SalesAssisting marketing with Retail booksSkills required - Intermediate excel skillsAP21 /PLM knowledgeAdobe Design suite skills (Illustrator/InDesign)Multi taskInitiativeKeen attention to detailWilling to work in a fast paced environmentInterest in a career in apparel buying, design or productionDriven, Self-MotivatedCommunication skillsIf you think you are a perfect match please apply now by attaching your resume and a cover letter telling us about yourself!  AUD Sydney 2000