Kids Print Designer

Reporting to the Acting Head of Kids Design, the Kids Print Designer is responsible for the creation of unique and inspiring print designs and illustrations which reflect brands ethos and image. The Kids Print Designer will support the Kids Design Director through every aspect of the design process; from research to design, product knowledge and development. This is an exciting and varied role that requires a pro-active individual who thrives in a fast paced and vibrant environment but can remain calm under pressure. Your Mission:

• Provide unique, original and inspiring designs to reflect the brand image
• Working with the Kids Design Director to determine and search the mood of the new collection
• Colour research and maintaining an accurate working colour palette
• Inspirational research
• Responsible for development process of prints
• Sourcing and matching of colour standards
• Delivering designs for kids collection pieces
• Controlling the printing process
• Analysing trend and sales information to influence designs
• Communication print design requirements
• Ensuring print deadlines are met
• Drawing, painting and illustrations
• Communicate technical and creative ideas
• Create mood and trend boards
• Research of general trends, inspiration as well as details and materials.
• Assist in any part of the design process required by the Senior Designer
• Feeding back to Italian product development team
  
  Previous experience of delivering print designs
• Educated to degree level in design desirable
• Previous experience of a similar role where they have been required to prioritise and multi-task various and competing demands
• Highly creative and able to build on inspirations
• A good communicator with the ability to interface regularly with internal and external personnel at all levels
• Knowledge of trends
• Creative thinking
• Flexible drawing hand
• Excellent drawing skills
• Excellent organisation with an ability to manage a changing workload effectively to meet weekly deadlines
• Previous experience designing, illustration and print
• Adaptable between designing for boys, girls, babies and teens
• A calm manner and able to react positively during stressful times and experience in dealing with sensitive information
• Able to use initiative
• Ability to work to rigorous deadlines with high pressure and change
• Understanding of the fashion industry or previous luxury goods experience
Systems and Essentials:
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe/ CAD packages and Microsoft Office
  
  Working at Stella McCartney is a truly rewarding experience. As a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint we are leaders and innovators in our industry.
  
  Our philosophy is to go beyond monetary return and consider ourselves responsible for your wellbeing, your family, your health, your time and the community.
• Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products
• Exclusive staff sales and sample sales - Including other LVMH brands
• Matched pension contribution up to 6%
• Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assurance
• Annual Health Screening
• Annual Leave Shop where employees can buy or sell annual leave
• Flexible working/core hours
• Enhanced Maternity/paternity packages
• Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme
• Fitness membership (Classpass credits)
• Volunteer and Birthday leave
• Health cash plan
• Financial wellbeing program
• Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support Services
• Employee referral bonus
Optional/ Paid Benefits: Season ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more. We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments please let us know within 48 hours of your interview. At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influence and disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine.