Job Title: Maternity Cover – Textile Print Designer
Location: Camden, London 4 days a week, & 1 day working from home
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (Maternity Cover, approx. 9–12 months)
Start Date: October 2025
About Us:
At French Connection, we've been shaping global fashion since 1972. Known for our distinctive design handwriting, premium quality, and innovative prints, we continue to push creative boundaries season after season. We're now looking for a talented Textile Print Designer to join our womenswear team on a maternity cover contract.
The Role:
As a Textile Print Designer at French Connection, you will be responsible for creating bold, original, and unique textile prints that reflect the brand's unique identity as well as driving seasonal colour palettes. Working closely with the Head of Design, you'll bring fresh energy to our seasonal collections, from initial concept through to final production-ready artwork.
Key Responsibilities:
* Research seasonal trends, colours, and print direction in line with the brand's aesthetic
* Responsible for building colour palettes, right through from research including shopping relevant samples, colour matching and approving lab dips
* Create original, innovative all-over and placement print artworks for womenswear collections. Thinking about category balance, covering best sellers and championing new trends
* Develop and finalise print artworks (repeat and placement) for sampling and production
* Collaborate closely with the design team to ensure cohesive integration of prints across product ranges
* Liaise with country offices to ensure accurate execution of designs
* Maintain organised print libraries and digital files
* Attend fittings and contribute to print-related decision-making throughout the development process
About You:
* A minimum of 5 years' experience in textile or print design within the fashion industry
* A strong, commercial portfolio showcasing an excellent eye for colour, print layout, and trend relevance
* Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
* Experience in creating seamless repeats, colour separations, and print specs for production
* A collaborative, positive, and proactive approach
What We Offer:
* Opportunity to work with a globally recognised fashion brand
* Hybrid working model (minimum 4 days in-office)
* Staff discount and seasonal sample sales
* Dynamic and creative team environment
* Generous holiday scheme
* Summer hours
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 9-12 months
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* What intrigues you about this company, and why do you want to work here?
Experience:
* Textile or Print Design: 5 years (required)
* Fashion retail: 5 years (required)
* Adobe Creative Suite: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person