Description

Closing date: November 18th 2020, 11:55 PM
*PLEASE ATTACH WORK EXAMPLES TO YOUR CV*
We are currently looking for an experienced creative Print designer to join our home team.
You will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring print across the home departments.
With a keen eye for identifying key print and trends in the market, evolving these into commercial prints across multiple product types. You will work as
part of an enthusiastic and fast paced team, delivering contemporary on brand print across the BU.
It is an exciting place to be and team to be a part of!
Key accountabilities and measures
Deliver Print across the BU
Research print trends as appropriate
Have an understanding of briefing across multi product both in textiles and hard accessories.
Deliver key print looks across departments through the seasonal Design Briefs
Deliver prints through the product development process to deliver confident print statements
Deliver all print requirements to meet BU critical path dates
Deliver to consistently high standards of print concept to tech pack ready artwork to send to Sourcing Office via PLM
Respond to evolving trends to ensure the print offer looks modern and stylish for the customer
Close links with creative print studios and suppliers as appropriate to tap into latest trend looks
In depth and up to date knowledge of print techniques used within the industry – (bed, bath, downstairs textiles and hard product, dinnerware, mugs, gifting, etc.)
Work hand in hand with Designers to ensure the prints meet the aesthetic requirements if the product considering scale, fabric substrate and price point
Develop prints into repeat and scale to be production ready
Utilise proficiency in Design IT applications to optimise the quality of design work e.g. Photoshop, illustrator, In design, CAD, Kaledo etc
Collaborate with Print designers across Clothing and Home to make best use of resources including archive and bought studio print artwork
Key skills
Expert in the field of print design with significant print design experience
Ability to identify key print looks/trends and translate into stylish, commercial prints across multiple products and substrates
Brilliant hit rate, with right first-time prints.
Understanding of textiles and print briefing across all textile areas.
High level of proficiency in Design IT applications to optimise the quality of design work e.g. Photoshop, illustrator, CAD
Multitask orientated with the ability to work to tight deadlines to the critical path
Strong Communication and Influencing skills
Key relationships and stakeholders
Heads of Design/Design Lead/ Print Designer
Product Designers
Assistant Designers
Buying and Technology