My role changes dependent on which channel I039m currently working on However my role requires me to engage with multiple teams across the business including ecommerce and buying I work on the creative planning and execution of marketing campaigns w
Everyday has been different whilst being on work experience as a HR assistant at Matalan Some days I have worked with recruitment where I have been looking through CVs conducting telephone interviews and shadowing meetings Some days I have been working
I was based on the home design department where I worked alongside a lovely lovely team Each day was different from reviewing samples helping to put together trend boards and even designing and painting motifs to use for beddings I spent a lot of
I am currently helping designing print and pattern for autumnwinter 23 particularly creating prints and repeat patterns on photoshop and other software These prints will go on home ware products Furthermore I attend design team meetings weekly were
On rotation around the marketing department allowed me to gain a breadth of understanding of the different channels how they work on an individual level as well as together I spent time in the ATL SEO Campaign Planning Paid Social and PR and Organic
Checking the fit of accessories and garments working with the buying team and communicating solutions to suppliers Investigating high returns to improve garments and carrying out store visits to check the quality and fit of stock out in stores
Complete research tasks help with any practical tasks dressing mannequins for mock shop
Managing post organising samples and delegating accordingly Updating range plan via Microsoft excel with relevant information Communicating with suppliers via email to confirm details order samples Identifying best and worst sellers pulling them ou
I was made to feel like I was fulfilling a junior designer role on the homeware team This involved being in the design team meetings carrying out print and pattern research competitor research getting print and pattern briefs and designing prints for
I completed different tasks to help out team members on various project briefs for SpringSummer 23 This included doing trend and comp shop research Shop reports inspiration boards print designs bits of CAD designs specification sheets organising P
At my short time at matalan I think was given the opportunity to explore the different roles available within the marketing industry I had one to one sessions with a mixture of people giving me an insight into their specific role and responsibilities I
Styling Designing kids wear Designing prints for the kidswear Helping set up a pop up shop Getting involved with meetings Doing research of trends and competitors
Assisting the Ladies Buying Team attending meetings and dealing with samples and deliveries
Daily analysis of the range sales and stock tracking order bookings raising and amending purchase orders
Learning about the roles within the marketing team talking to lots of different people and gaining insight on their day to day roles I had great discussions of how to approach jobs after graduation and I met some really great people
intake management order amends placing orders with suppliers talking with suppliers
Attending fit sessions fitting creating specs checking makeup looking into high returns bench marking to ensure sizing is aligned with competitors Requesting relevant testing for the garments ensuring all safety testing is completed especially on
I worked across a number of teams during my placement year it was important to me to get a breadth of knowledge of eCommerce during my time with Matalan Some daily tasks involved updating spreadsheets with daily marketing expenditure generating and de
In my role I have to assist my buyer in the development of ranges which change per season I have real resposnibilties in my role and I am treated as a normal member of staff I have to manage critical path ensure samples are booked in for redand gold
