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About the Role

This role focuses on delivering original, customer-centric apparel and distinct print design for the Menswear team. You will create versatile, functional garments with a practical yet visually strong aesthetic, using considered finishes, confident color and pattern application, innovative print briefs, and durable craftsmanship. The role involves designing for tactile natural fibers and authentic garment-dyed or denim wash techniques to create unique, lived-in appeal.

Responsibilities

Play a critical role in delivering product design aligned to brand guidelines and customer needs.
Support the Design Team and studio in fulfilling key seasonal tasks.
Produce commercial and innovative design solutions to briefs.
Develop product design handwriting to ensure a unique customer offer.
Assist in researching, preparing, and presenting category trends.
Demonstrate research and analytical skills to stay abreast of customer requirements, market trends, and product advancements.
Ensure the sampling process is efficient for your sub-category.
Produce precise design packs and fulfill delegated seasonal design briefs with commercial and innovative solutions.
Ensure accurate samples are produced.
Maintain comprehensive records of design projects.
Work on designated product ranges/projects.
Take ownership of the design, product development, and sampling process, engaging relevant stakeholders.
Deliver task management for Design Assistants to achieve business outcomes with a customer-centric approach.
Support cross-departmental working through effective stakeholder relationships.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
Consistently demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset.
Think boldly, identify opportunities, and make recommendations to adjust strategy.
Generate workable options and overcome barriers to finding solutions.

Requirements

Proven experience working as a Print Designer.
Demonstrated ability to translate design concepts into production-ready sketches and technical specifications using technology (e.g., Adobe, Clo3D, AI).
General awareness of current fashion trends and a passion for fashion with a willingness to research and learn.
Experience in preparing design presentations and technical packages.
Good knowledge of pattern making, sewing, and garment construction, or other relevant technical experience.
Understanding of textiles and materials.
Strong portfolio showcasing fashion design skills within print.
Strong understanding of the JL&P brand, sub-brands values, and potential for product design to drive commercial outcomes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Design experience in the retail industry.
EU and International travel may be required to develop products as appropriate.

Skills

Adobe Suite
CAD
AI
Clo3D
Print Design
Fashion Design
Pattern Making
Sewing
Garment Construction
Textiles and Materials Knowledge
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Stakeholder Management

Location

London Head Office campus in Pimlico
London Central Office, 1 Drummond Gate, London, SW1V 2QQ

Work Type

Hybrid working
Secondment/Fixed Term contract
Full-time

Experience Level

Partnership Level 8

Education Level

BA degree in Design (product, fashion, furniture, textiles, surface pattern, decorative arts) - Desirable
Specific sub-category design experience (e.g. Knit, Jeans) and a demonstrable portfolio - Desirable

Salary/Compensations

£35,000.00 - £53,000.00 Annual

Benefits

Night Premium at a rate of £4.75 per hour for time worked between 22:00 - 06:00
Flexible working options
Employee ownership and rewards

About the Company

The largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose.
Driven by a purpose to build a happier world.
Focused on being brilliant at retail, continuing to innovate, adapt, and diversify.
Partners share the responsibility of ownership and its rewards.
Partners use their voices to contribute to success, working together through good and challenging times.
Committed to treating everyone with kindness and respect.
Creating an environment where everyone belongs, can be themselves, and can THRIVE.
Partnership is a very unique place to work due to its ownership model.

Equal Opportunity

Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE.
Pre-employment vetting may apply (including DBS checks for successful candidates).
Financial probity checks may also be required for some roles.
Vacancies can close early if a high number of applicants are seen.
We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working.