Fashion Assistant - Lorraine, ITV Studios Daytime

Fashion Assistant - Lorraine

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Office/Studio Based, London

Salary: £28,000

For more information please email [email protected]

Your work matters to millions.

Do you have a passion for fashion? Does the idea of working with some of the nations most loved fashion experts fill you with excitement? Would you love to help style millions of people every week? Then this is the job for you. We’re giving you the chance to work on one of the country’s most loved TV programmes - ITV’s ‘Lorraine’ as a Fashion Assistant.

The Fashion Assistant has the important role of keeping the busy fashion department running at ground level, and to provide support to the Fashion Stylist with admin and logistical tasks. They are also responsible for styling up all pre-recorded content with support of the Fashion Stylist.

A flexible approach to work is important as you may be required to work weekends and bank holidays on occasion.

This is a busy and high-pressure role working within a live studio environment; the ability to multitask is essential. Hours can be long and you may occasionally be required to travel for shoots.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• With the support of the Fashion Stylist, the assistant is responsible for styling up all pre-recorded content for bi-weekly fashion VTs, often on location. Therefore candidates must have previous styling experience on a live television format to be considered for this role.
• Experience overseeing sample returns to press offices and managing the quick turn around of the fashion cupboard, ensuring it is tidy and organised with all upcoming live fashion items signed off at all times.
• A high level of organisational and time management skills.
• Experience assisting on working live shows, including fittings with the models, ensuring all clothing is steamed and presentable for live air and managing the models quick changes backstage.
• Proven experience calling in all clothing for the fashion items, ensuring they arrive on time and dealing with any logistical issues that may occur.
• Experience handling expenses for the department credit cards and reporting costs to Fashion Stylist/ Production Manager.
• Confidence to be the sole stylist on all pre-recorded shoots and make the correct styling decisions for the show when necessary.
  
  

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• A university degree is not essential but the right candidate must be able to demonstrate extensive experience in a similar role.
• Experience of working with large budgets.
• A can do attitude, even under pressure.
• Self-sufficiency is essential – the fashion assistant is often working alone and must be able to use their own initiative when it comes to prioritising their workload.
• Demonstrating tact and diplomacy in all professional relationships.
• A respect and understanding of the etiquette of a busy studio environment.
• Up to date knowledge of the current trends across the high street.
• Understanding of the Lorraine viewer and ability to pitch content that would resonate well with them.
  
  

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected]

Find out more about applying with a disability.

There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including

• Flexible working with a range of options
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive pension contribution
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
  
  

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Closing date - Tuesday 15th October 2024