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Closing Date: 05-Nov-2024

Our Purpose
Working in Partnership for a happier world – our shared Purpose that guides us in everything we do and inspires 3 important principles; happier people, happier business, happier world. The John Lewis Partnership is a truly unique business, one that seeks to make a positive difference to the lives of everyone.
At a glance:
Salary range - The expected salary range for this role is set at £31,800 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract type - This position is a Permanent contract
Working pattern/flexible working - We know flexible working is important to you, and it is important to us too. The Partnership has adopted a blended working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business. The Design team aim for around 2-3 days a week in the office to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings but again, are flexible on this.
Location - This role is based at London central office, Pimlico. Please note, any cost incurred as a result of travel to the office is the responsibility of the successful candidate. There is no travel allowance for this role.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Gifts, Cook, Dine and Seasonal design team, designing own brand products including gifts, vases, candle accessories, tableware and kitchenware.
As a Junior Designer (Partnership Level 8) in the Product Design Profession, 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.
You will take a supporting role in design projects, working independently, alongside or in collaboration with the Designer and Trading community.
Key responsibilities / 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. Support the Design Team and studio in fulfilling key tasks across the season.
Produce commercial and innovative design solutions to briefs. Develops product design handwriting, displaying a breadth of design handwriting to ensure our customer offer is truly unique.
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
Ensure the sampling process is efficient. Produces precise design packs and fulfils delegated seasonal design briefs with commercial and innovative solutions, supported by illustrating / briefing / sourcing key materials and details.
Ensure accurate samples are produced. Maintains comprehensive records of design projects.
Works on designated product ranges/projects. Takes ownership of design, product development and sampling process, engaging relevant stakeholders throughout, with the support from T1 Designer and Category Lead.
Demonstrate continuous improvement.
Essential skills you’ll need:
Demonstrates a strong understanding of the JL&P brand, the brand values and potential for product.
Extensive proven experience of designing home products
Proven ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams
Desirable skills you’ll have:
BA degree in Design ( 3D design, ceramics, glass)
Relevant industry experience within a design studio
Benefits of the Partnership and the role:
💻 -  Hybrid Working.
🏖️ - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is pro-rated for part time hours).
⚖ - Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
🐷 - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not
🤑 - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis & Partners (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose & Partners (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.
🚴 - Simple cycle to work support scheme
🏰 - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most beautiful areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them
🌱 - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - https://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/
Skills Required

3D Design
Product Design
Analytical Skills
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