Assistant Designer

We’re Pentland Brands: a global family business behind some of the world’s most iconic active and lifestyle brands. We bring integrity, energy and ambition to our work, setting high standards and striving to deliver great outcomes without ego.

Design swimwear built for movement, confidence and performance in the water.

At Speedo, product has to do more than look good. It has to move with the swimmer, feel comfortable in the water and support performance, confidence and freedom of movement, whether someone is training, competing, learning or simply enjoying the swim.

In this role, you will work closely with the Designers across the entire design lifecycle. Play a crucial role in bringing creative concepts to commercial reality.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design Assistance: Support the design team in seasonal trend research, color palette formulation, and creating inspirational mood boards.

• Technical Sketching: Create accurate, detailed flat sketches and comprehensive tech packs (in both English and Chinese as required) using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

• Sourcing & Fabric Management: Source and organize fabrics, trims, and hardware; communicate with suppliers to track raw material development.

• Sample Tracking: Assist in tracking the sample-making process, maintaining clear communication with product development team to ensure design accuracy.

• Fitting Sessions: Participate in fitting sessions, record fitting comment, and assist the designer in updating tech packs and modifying design details.

What you’ll bring:

• Executed design within timelines and on schedule

• Ensure creative reflects design briefs, brand guidelines and essences

• On-time deliver effective design solutions with quality

• Complete all design relevant documents and works

Why Speedo?

Speedo is one of the world’s most iconic swimwear brands, built on a heritage of innovation, performance and a lifelong love of swimming.

From elite competition to everyday fitness, leisure and learning, Speedo creates product for every type of swimmer. It is a brand trusted in the water because it understands what matters: fit, movement, comfort, durability, confidence and performance.

Joining Speedo means becoming part of a team that cares deeply about helping people feel at home in the water, whether they are chasing a personal best, building confidence, training regularly or discovering the joy of swimming for the first time.