Location

London, UK

Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Welcome to Motel

Our story began during a road trip in the 1990s, where our founders, Will and Andy, travelled across America collecting vintage items while living out of motels. They started purchasing vintage clothing in the USA and selling it wholesale, which eventually led to the creation of stores. From there, they began designing reworked vintage pieces, and thus, Motel was born.

Over 30 years and a team of 200+ people later, every piece of clothing we make is created with the same spirit of fun, freedom and adventure as the road trip that first defined the brand. We’re still ambitious and independent, but now we’re a global team - we work from an operational base in Worcester, a design studio in London and a creative studio in Bali.

The role

As Motel’s Assistant Buyer & Denim Fit Assistant you’ll support the delivery of a commercially strong, on-brand and cohesive product range, working closely with the Buy and wider product teams to ensure ranges launch on time and to a high standard. This role contributes directly to our commercial performance through accurate data management, supplier coordination, trading insight, and margin support.

Main tasks & responsibilities

Range Development & Trading Insight

Conduct monthly deep-dive reviews on each range, analysing top performers, underperformers, and key trading insights
Maintain and update the visual range plan, reflecting movements, cancellations, and late changes
Assist with all pricing-related tasks and provide support with margin calculations to ensure products meet financial targets

Sample & critical path management

Manage all samples including tracking, organisation, movement, and communication to suppliers
Prepare samples for fittings, meetings, shoots, and seasonal sign-offs in line with development timelines
Maintain smooth critical path operations and assist buyers during key milestones and launches
Track the buy plan, providing weekly updates on progress
Coordinate sending and returning samples for e-commerce shoots and content creation

Denim support

Maintain and update the denim development tracker to monitor samples, production timelines, and fabric details
Prepare the denim development slide for internal range reviews and seasonal meetings
Participate in denim fit sessions to assess garment fit, comfort, and proportion, providing movement and fit feedback
Provide administrative support to the denim team, including scheduling, meeting preparation, and ad-hoc tasks

Supplier & cross-functional coordination

Support onboarding of new suppliers and categories, ensuring all product information, documentation, and processes are completed accurately
Confidently communicate daily with suppliers to chase samples, clarify queries, and resolve issues
Help support the Wholesale team by suggesting move-on product based on best sellers

Operational excellence

Carry out styling checks on all new-in shoot imagery
Assist with tracking key commercial moments, ensuring the range remains cohesive and fully mapped from concept through to launch

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

1–2 years’ experience in a BA or Junior AB role within a fast-paced fashion environment
Strong product eye with genuine interest in youth culture, trends, and commercial buying
Confident communicator with strong supplier management skills
Good Excel skills, strong administrative accuracy, and comfort interpreting trading data
Demonstrated experience working to tight deadlines within an agile trading environment
Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable to change
Strong attention to detail with a rigorous, methodical approach

Please note - as this role involves fit model responsibilities, candidates must meet specific sample size measurements to ensure accurate garment fitting. Further measurement details may be requested during the selection process, in line with data protection and equality legislation. These details will be handled securely and used solely to confirm alignment with sample sizes.

Fit Model Requirements

Waist: 67cm (+/- 1cm)

Low hip: 91cm (+/- 1cm)

Inseam: 81cm

Typical jean size: 26/32 or UK 8 Regular

Height: ideally 167–168cm (5’6”)

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary in line with industry benchmarking
3% employer pension contribution, 5% employee contribution as standard
33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, with additional days for long service
Birthday day off
Team socials and meetups
Monthly well-being activities to support
Tailored progression pathways
A thorough EAP scheme offering financial, legal and health support
Access to professional support & mentoring
Bonus Scheme for all employees paid out twice a year
Motel 50% discount
Motel is a growth mentality company

Motel Rocks Group Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.