[JOBS] Design Assistant - Print & Pattern : Sainsbury’s

About The Job

We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. From fragrance to car care, clothing and pots and pans, our General Merchandise team delivers all the non-food items for Sainsbury’s, Habitat and Argos customers. This multi-brand environment means you get to work across most areas. You can also be a pioneer, because the team believes in being brave, iterating and learning as they go. They also develop deep connections to other departments, which opens up a lot of different career opportunities for you. What’s certain is that you’ll spend time on the shop floor to get closer to customers, and bring a broad perspective and the full support of your manager with you wherever you decide to develop next.

Why Join Us

Joining the Design team at Sainsbury's offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of successful product ranges across the Sainsbury's Group, showcasing your creativity and design skills in a collaborative and supportive environment. As a Design Assistant - Print & Pattern, you will have the chance to work closely with experienced designers, product development teams, and key stakeholders to bring innovative and commercially viable products to life, while also gaining exposure to a wide range of design processes and industry events. With a focus on creativity, communication, and effective time management, this role provides a platform for growth and learning within the dynamic retail industry.

What You'll Do

As a Design Assistant - Print & Pattern at Sainsbury's, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Senior Designer / C4 Designer in developing and delivering successful product ranges across the Sainsbury's Group. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the creation of concept, colour, and trend boards, managing project briefs, ensuring timely delivery of design specifications to the Product Development team, and maintaining design / artwork files. You will collaborate closely with designers and buyers, attend trade meetings and events, and provide creative input with your excellent eye for colour and trends. Additionally, you will mentor graduate work placements, contribute to the strategic direction of the design department, and help ensure that PR & Marketing have the necessary assets to showcase each product range effectively.

Who you are

As a Design Assistant for Sainsbury's Print & Pattern team, you are a creative and detail-oriented individual with a passion for developing innovative and commercially successful product ranges. With your strong skills in Photoshop and Illustrator, coupled with your ability to formulate concept boards, manage project briefs, and ensure timely delivery of design specifications, you play a crucial role in supporting the Senior Designer in achieving design objectives. Your effective communication, collaborative approach, and keen eye for colour and trends enable you to contribute to the creative process, maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, and ensure the seamless execution of design projects.

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