[JOBS] JUNIOR PRINT DESIGNER : MARKS AND SPENCER LONDON

Junior Print Designer

Marks and Spencer London, England, United Kingdom On-site

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.

As we accelerate the transformation of our business to suit the changing needs of our customer, we need results-orientated colleagues that not only have a passion for our product, but a strong team working ethos, creativity, and a healthy commercial aim to join us on our journey.

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Junior Print Designer to join our Sleepwear and Lingerie Team. You will be part of a function that is responsible for delivering outstanding print design across our lingerie and sleepwear department. We are looking for someone who is passionate about design and willing to push the print handwriting to the next level. You will work as part of an enthusiastic and fast paced team, delivering beautiful and contemporary print solutions across the BU.

**IMPORTANT - Please add a sample of your portfolio to the end of your CV as you can only upload one document to your application**

Key Accountabilities And Measures

• Work as part of the Print Team to deliver print across the BU

• Take ownership of a product category, and design print under the direction of the Senior Print designer

• Contribute to trend research and identify and communicate key print opportunities for the BU

• Work with designers to ensure prints meet the aesthetic requirements of the product, considering scale, fabric substrate and price point.

• Knowledge of print techniques

• Deliver all print requirements to meet BU critical path dates

• Assist in creating design boards, design publications and design presentations

• Collaborate with other Print Designers across Clothing & Home to make best use of resources and identify XBU opportunities

• Utilise proficiency In Design IT applications to optimise the quality of design work e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, 3ddi etc.

Key Skills

• Expert in the field of print design with design experience within the Retail industry

• Strong design and CAD skills with an eye for detail.

• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

• Experience in creating print ready artwork for production. Including repeat and colour separation, with an understanding of print techniques and fabrics.

• Multi-task orientated with the ability to work to tight deadlines to the critical path

• Challenge print handwriting and push boundaries within the BU

• Ability to initiate and build strong relationships with other functions

Key Benefits:

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

• Competitive salary plus bonus

• 20 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