Job Overview
We are currently looking for a talented and passionate Junior Kitchenware Designer to join our Homeware team at Marks & Spencer.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic Design team responsible for delivering an inspiring, trend‑led home vision across our kitchenware categories.
As a Junior Designer, you will play a key role in supporting the development of our kitchenware range, helping to bring innovative, commercially successful products to life. We’re looking for someone with a strong eye for design, a passion for home products, and the drive to elevate product success to the next level.
What We’re Looking For
* A strong portfolio demonstrating trend awareness, creativity and commercial impact
* Excellent CAD and technical skills
* A collaborative mindset and the confidence to contribute ideas and direction
* Passion for design and a drive to take product to the next level
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How We Work
To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.
What’s In It For You
Being a part of M&S is about bringing the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever‑evolving business built on doing the right thing and delivering exceptional quality, value and service.
* After completing your probationary period, you’ll receive a 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and a household member.
* Competitive holiday entitlement with the option to buy extra holiday days.
* Discretionary bonus schemes based on personal and business performance.
* A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
* A dedicated welcome with a tailored induction and a range of training programmes.
* Perks and discounts via the M&S Choices portal to maximise wellbeing.
* Industry‑leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies.
* Wellbeing support, including 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist.
* A charity volunteer day to support a cause you’re passionate about.
What You’ll Do
* Take ownership of defined product areas within the range and design products under the direction of the Designer/Design Lead to meet commercial objectives, quality standards and target price points.
* Work closely with Buying, Technical and Product Development teams to agree the range and create accurate technical packs through PLM.
* Create clear design boards and presentations that communicate product concepts, materials and finishes.
* Research global kitchenware trends, competitor ranges and materials, identifying relevant opportunities for the M&S customer.
* Participate in product reviews and product assessments, making considered recommendations to improve performance, durability and quality.
Who You Are
* Design experience within kitchenware, homeware or hard goods product design, ideally within a retail or manufacturing environment.
* Confident CAD skills with the ability to produce accurate technical drawings and specification packs.
* Understanding of materials and finishes commonly used in kitchenware, including ceramics, glass, metals and plastics.
* Awareness of relevant manufacturing processes and quality considerations.
* High proficiency in relevant design software, including Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign; knowledge of Rhino / SolidWorks an advantage. Curiosity in AI.
Everyone’s Welcome
We are ambitious about the future of retail, disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.
We are committed to building diverse and representative teams. We support each other and work together to win together. If you need support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when completing your application.
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