WW Print Designer JLP

Talent Speakers Colombia SAS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 78,000

Job description

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a designer who is passionate about print and evolving trends to join the WW Print design team. You must be passionate about fashion and stay informed and up to date about inspirational print design (catwalks) and also our competition (High street).

As a Designer (Partnership Level 6) in the Print Design Profession, you will take a leading role in design projects, working independently, alongside or in collaboration with the wider Design and Trading community, designing, developing and delivering original, relevant customer-centric and distinct best in class own brand products. You will be eager to learn about the John Lewis customer and build print ranges that excite and delight them.

It is also vital to have a great colour and print background that is relevant to the John Lewis customer. We would like to meet designers who have a strong yet versatile handwriting that can adapt to seasonal trends and new directions, in order to trade well within season and future focused business opportunities.

This designer must present print ranges backed with strong research and a great working knowledge of print and print bases to ensure work presented is easily translated with product designers and buyers into actual garments.

You will also be mentoring within the wider design and category teams, sharing significant experience and knowledge supporting where needed.

You may need to deputise for your Category Design Lead when appropriate.

Salary: £48,300 - £77,200 - Please note from 1st April 2025, the salary range for this role will start from £53,100.

Contract type: This position is a Secondment/Fixed Term contract until April 2026.

Working pattern/flexible working: The Partnership has adopted a hybrid 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. The TCP (Trend, Colour, Print) team aims for around 3 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings.

Location: This role is based at our London Head Office campus in Pimlico. 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.

Key responsibilities

1. Play a critical role in delivering product design that will be aligned to brand / sub brand guidelines and aligning with customer needs.
2. Responsible for designing and developing seasonal ranges, delivering original, relevant, customer-centric and distinct best in class own brand products and delivering planned growth.
3. Preparation and presentation of relevant and appropriate category trend research.
4. Work autonomously and set a clear direction when working on additional project teams.
5. Work collaboratively with all levels of buying, merchandise and the technical team to co-create the briefs & deliver identified outcomes.
6. Mentor, develop and share skill knowledge across the design studio.

Essential skills/experience you’ll need

1. Proven experience working as a Print Designer.
2. Experience in stakeholder management, excellent communication and presentation skills.
3. A track record of credible creative achievements.
4. A strong understanding of the JL&P brand and / or sub brands.
5. Proficient in Adobe Suite.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

1. An experienced Womenswear print designer who has at least 10 years in the industry.
2. BA degree in Print/Textile Design.
3. Substantial experience within a retail product design studio.
4. Good external network across the design industry.
5. In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative suite, Illustrator and Photoshop.

About The Partnership

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world.

As Partners, we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times.