[JOBS] ASSISTANT PRINT DESIGNER─HOMEWARE : MARKS AND SPENCER

From Merchandising and Marketing - Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning - our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers via an easy, inspiring shopping experience online and in store that will delight them every time.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Print designer to join our Homeware team at this exciting time!

Key Responsibilities

In support of development and execution of the Design Product Strategy, for an assigned department:

• Research global print trends / departmental trends

• Research competitor set and have a good understanding of the homeware market

• Collaborate with the Designer/ Buying/Technical team to agree the range and support creating Tech Packs for designs via PLM

• Produce high standard of print, pattern original artwork, support on CADs and Tech packs via PLM delivering a high hit rate

Essential

• Support on print specific design product strategy content - Create print direction boards/presentations

• Support across elements of the design touch points and review process

• Support the Designer, working with Buying and Technical teams to ensure critical dates for range line sheets and tech packs are met within the critical path

Excellent Hand Drawing Skills

Excellent understanding of colour

Technical Print Skills Including Industry Standard Repeats, Placements, Borders.

Creative flair & commercial taste level

• Good communication/ presentation skills;

• Design experience in retail environment 2 years +

• Experience of trend interpretation, knowledge of current competition and directional brands

• Clear understanding of the M&S customer and strong ability to anticipate their product needs

• Good understanding of category area including competitor set.

• Experience in direct design sourced product, working with Technology/Design and Buying to create high standards of CAD and Tech packs

• High level of proficiency in design related CAD software to include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and In Design

Key Benefits:

• Flexible working approach, with a balance of being in the office and working from home

• Competitive salary plus bonus

• 25 days holiday + 1 celebration day

• 20% discount on M&S products

• A range of wellbeing support (including a virtual GP)

• 25% off gym memberships, access to online fitness classes and discounts for complementary health services, such as nutrition and lifestyle coaching