Assistant Print Designer

White Stuff was established in 1985 through a simple idea. This idea grew and now we have shops and concessions in the UK and internationally, selling women’s and men’s clothing as well as beautiful accessories and homeware. Our original prints (all designed in house), intricate details and considered design touches reflect our personality and make us subtly distinctive.

Our people are at the heart of our brand, constantly moving and driving us forward. We’re sociable, talented and like minded and we’re not hierarchical or political in how we do business. We encourage entrepreneurial ideas and accountability at all levels.

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB

This position will work closely with the Design and Buying team, assisting in creating innovative prints for Womenswear and additional departments with admin support.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Assisting with trend and print research for our key stories
• Supporting the wider team finalize and prepare designs ready for print presentation and sign off
• Creating workable repeats and colourways
• Print development, including working on designs set by a brief as well as some self-driven, autonomous design work
• Preparing designs and colourways ready to send out to suppliers/factories
• Ability to look after smaller product areas - designing and/or reworking prints from Womenswear main-range
• Department specific admin such as creating print pages for stories, updating pattern/colour boards, strike off comments and general organising for the team

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Relevant commercial experience working for a print studio, supplier or another retailer in a similar role
• Experience of working in a high output environment and work at pace
• Resilient, pro-active and able to work creatively autonomously when needed.
• Excellent CAD skills on Photoshop and in Illustrator
• A good sense of colour.
• Experience of re-colouring, creating colourways and interesting repeats/placements
• Excellent organizational skills
• A portfolio that shows your unique and diverse handwriting as well as Illustrator skill.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi task
• A clear understanding of printing processes
• Experience designing for embroidery/ embellishment/ accessories is a bonus!

WHAT WE’LL OFFER YOU

As a Assistant Print Designer at White Stuff you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Up to 25 days holiday per annum
• 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community
• 50% discount
• Subsidised BUPA Dental Insurance
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Pension Contribution

We are committed to creating an environment where we can all be proud to work and be ourselves. Part of this commitment is being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, and age .

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