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Product DesignerJohn Lewis & Partners
25 days ago
  • LevelMid Level
  • ProfessionsProduct Designer, Researcher, 3D Designer
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

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

  • Product Design
  • Research
  • Analytical Skills

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