Salary: Competitive Salary plus Benefits
Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
As a Print Designer at Matalan you will be responsible for designing and innovating the best prints for our product, at the right place, at the right time for the required place for specified categories.
Work in conjunction with the Head of Design/Design Manager to formulate, plan & present the departmental design strategy ensuring alignment with the Menswear / Company strategy guidance.
Formulate and agree the product direction for your specified categories with the Head of Design/Design Manager.
Define the seasonal range framework for your specified categories, that is aligned to the overall strategy and KPI’s
Range Design/Development
Collaborate with the Buyer and Merchandiser to develop commercial ranges within the agreed seasonal range framework and in line with the defined strategy and KPI’s.
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure product is fit for purpose and of the right fit/shape/quality/value for the Matalan customer.
Collaborating and aligning with the Head of Design/ Design Manager/ Designers you identify and drive the delivery of innovative, new product opportunities for your category and department.
Using a broad and relevant range of internal / external data and insight, continually evaluate your specified categories to ensure design plans are adapted and informed by timely forecast / insights / trading, ensuring commercial decisions are made.
Supporting and maintaining control of design/dept critical paths and taking appropriate commercial action alongside Buying & Merchandising.
Understand market trends and translate for the Matalan customer to optimise category performance.
Working with the buying/sourcing team, continuously review the design process within the supply base, working with suppliers on new techniques and product innovations to continuously build and push on existing/new product within your categories.
With the Head of Design/Design Manager, support the delivery of outsourced design, and coordinate Supplier Designers and Freelancers
Share best practise to benefit the overall Design team and Trading function.
Everyone can develop their skills and capabilities and see opportunities for personal growth.
5 years of experience in a Design role with at least 2 years in a people management/team lead position
~ Print Design background
~ Relevant qualification in fashion design or equivalent experience
~ Strong working knowledge of Adobe Software including Illustrator and Photoshop.
~ Strong understanding of seasonal trends with the ability to translate this in both a creative and commercial manner in a fast-paced environment
~ Experience managing 3rd party suppliers and Freelancers.
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:
~20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
~ Thrive Recognition Scheme
~ Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
~ Life Assurance
~ Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
~ Pension Scheme
~ Access to a wide range of career development
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