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Print Designer

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary : £40000 – £45000/annum Depending on Experience

ABOUT THE ROLE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Designer to join an established Homeware business based in North London. As a Designer, you will support the delivery of the design strategy. Carry out analysis, research trends, new design techniques, and market opportunities, and then prepare/present to the wider team. Create detailed technical briefs for supplier development and ensure the sampling process is efficient. Manage the development of the product from concept design to launch, liaising with Product Technologists and Buyers ensuring that the critical path targets are met. Alongside the Design Manager, Buyer & Product Developers identify new products and innovations with quality and cost in mind. Adhere to copyright and legal requirements. Seek and identify commercial opportunities that meet department/category growth plans by keeping up to date with trends in design, lifestyle, and branding, to predict future customer requirements. Have a strong awareness of trends and be able to produce commercial and relevant designs each season for internal and external use. Generate and amend CADs quickly and efficiently.

How will I succeed:

* Continually improves creative credentials, in turn growing market share.

* Delivery of the right product and right trends at the right time, in line with the market.

* Demonstrates a passion for the brand and product category with a clear focus on the customer.

* Plans and reviews workload regularly and is prepared to adapt to ever-changing circumstances and ensure deadlines are met.

* Ensuring the sampling process is efficient by producing precise design packs.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be/have:

* Relevant design experience in a similar product design and development role.

* Confidence to influence and engage, building relationships with key stakeholders.

* Effective communicator, presenter, and team player.

* Commercial awareness and proven creative ability.

* Customer and market knowledge.

* Commercial product knowledge.

* Critical path management.

* Demonstrate a passion for the brand and a clear focus on the customer.

* Up-to-date knowledge of retail and customer trends.

* Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace.

* Ability to deliver results as an individual and as a team.

· Advanced knowledge of Adobe suite; programs including Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign.

* Passion for print and an expert in colour and detail.

* Flexibility to participate in European travel for design shows and development trips.

Experience Required:

1. BSc/BA in Fashion/Tiles/Print Design

2. Substantial experience within retail product design studio or supply base: Ideally within textiles/Home.

Please Note: As part of the application process we require you to submit examples of your portfolio.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is an established Homewares business based in North London. The Designer will work as part of a tight-knit team, which is heavily samples lead and therefore will be office-based Monday to Friday.

SALARY

Circa £40-45k DOE

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