[JOBS] TEXTILE DESIGNER HOME PRODUCTS : JOHN LEWIS PARTNERSHIP

As a Designer in the Textiles Product Design team, 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.

The successful candidate will be designing bathroom textiles and bedlinen.

In addition, you will take a supporting role in design projects, working independently, alongside or in collaboration with the Designers and Trading community.

What will you be doing?

• 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.

• Assists in the research, preparation and presentation of relevant and appropriate category trends. Demonstrate a good level of research and analytical skills to keep abreast of key customer requirements, market trends and conditions, product trends including technological advancements

• Produces precise design packs and fulfils delegated seasonal design briefs with commercial and innovative solutions, supported by illustrating / briefing / sourcing key materials and details.

• Develops product design handwriting, displaying a breadth of design handwriting to ensure our customer offer is truly unique.

• Ensure the sampling process is efficient.

• Works on designated product ranges/projects and takes ownership of design, product development and sampling process, engaging relevant stakeholders throughout, with the support from the Category Lead.

• Support the Design Team and studio in fulfilling key tasks across the season.

• Demonstrate continuous improvement.

What you'll have

• Adobe Creative Suite experience (Illustrator / Photoshop) and NedGraphics

• A track record of credible creative achievements

• Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of the John Lewis & Partners brand, the values and potential for products

• Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, excellent communication and presentation skills

What else could you bring?

• BA degree in Design ( fashion, textiles, surface pattern, decorative arts)

• Relevant industry experience within a design studio

Please Note

• Please ensure you upload a copy of your portfolio/work examples alongside your CV.

• The application form consists of a CV upload, PORTFOLIO/WORK EXAMPLES and an online test followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process")

• We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early