Children's Designer with Outerwear (L8)

Our Purpose
Working in Partnership for a happier world - our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.

At a glance:

1. Expected Salary - £31,800 - £40,000 (dependant on experience)
2. Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract
3. Working pattern/flexible working - We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a blended working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business.
4. Location - This role is based at our Pimlico Head Office campus. Please note, any cost incurred as a result of travel to the office is the responsibility of the successful candidate. There is no travel allowance for this role.

About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Children's design team, designing multiple products across our main own brand John Lewis. As a Designer (Partnership Level 8) in the Product Design Profession, you will be responsible for designing, developing and delivering original, relevant, customer-centric and distinct best in class own brand products, utilising customer insights, to inspire, excite and delight our customers & deliver planned growth for categories.

What will you be doing?
The main part of your role within the Children's team is to design Outerwear, Denim and Casual Clothing across boys and girls.

Key responsibilities:

• Play a critical role in delivering product design that will form a coherent category assortment aligned to brand / sub brand guidelines and in service of our customers.
• Produce commercial and innovative design solutions to briefs.
• Assists in the research, preparation and presentation of relevant and appropriate category trends.
• Ensure the sampling process is efficient.
• Ensure accurate samples are produced.
• Works on designated product ranges/projects.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement.

Essential skills you'll need:

• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the JL&P brand, the brand values and potential for product.
• Extensive proven experience of designing Outerwear, Denim and Casual Clothing across boys and girls.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, including design, buying and tech.

Desirable skills you'll have:

• BA degree in Fashion Design.
• Relevant industry experience within a design studio.
• 2-3 yrs industry experience.
• Brand / competitor awareness in the mid to premium market.
• Outerwear experience in 0-3 years as well as 3-12 yrs.
• Some denim experience or at least an awareness.

Benefits of the Partnership and the role:

• Hybrid Working.
• Full-time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays.
• Excellent work-life balance, including focus on well-being and flexible working.
• Defined Contribution pension scheme.
• Partnership discount in store and online.
• Simple cycle to work support scheme.

Next Steps:

• The application form consists of a CV upload followed by application questions.
• Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a first stage virtual interview.
• You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process.
• We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.

At the John Lewis Partnership, we embrace our differences. We want you to be you. Because, well, we know you're at your best when you're free to be yourself. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.