White Stuff
Junior Designer
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Who We Are
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.
Who You Are
A creative product designer who has an affinity with White Stuff's handwriting and aesthetic. An innovative product designer who, with guidance, finds the right balance between creativity and commerciality with a sense of humor in the product handwriting!
Able to create designs that are inspirational and unique, that surprise and delight our customers. Having experience of working with the wider design team to execute on brand designs and translate these into production.
Primary Objective of the Job
Working as part of the product team to support the delivery of the product handwriting in tandem with the print design team. Under the guidance of the senior designer, work into relevant trends and shapes, delivering innovation and driving growth to meet business KPIs.
Support the senior designer to create product designs that offer newness, choice, and a cohesive handwriting throughout the seasons to ensure that White Stuff stands out from the crowd and is famous for its individuality, this is imperative to make the brand look and feel different, capture new customers in the UK and international markets.
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What You’ll Be Doing
- Design products that are relevant to the White Stuff Brand DNA
- Support the senior design team to create seasonal top-line trend boards / themes that are relevant to the White Stuff customer
- Under the Senior and Head of Design, design into fashion must-haves that are brand relevant to drive the brand forward
- Develop & identify new fabric bases with key suppliers that are on brand & within price architecture
- Visit trade shows & undertake sourcing trips with the senior team as needed, pulling together reports to ensure wider teams are aware of emerging trends & themes.
- Review competitor activity & feedback to the wider team
- From opportunities identified by the senior team, design into new products to drive the brand forward
- Supporting the senior designer, create on-brand, unique design packs from sketch stage to ready-to-brief spec packs, sharing with senior management at sketch & swatch sign-offs
- Ensure all work is delivered in line with the critical path
- Create clear & concise range boards at the sign-off stage
- Participate in regular team meetings, actively sharing trend information & competitor activity
- Ensure effective communication at all levels both internally and externally
- Good presentation skills
- Ensure line manager is up to date with any design development & is given time to input before any sign-off stage
What You’ll Need
- Previous experience working as an established assistant designer or junior designer for a supplier or another retailer in a similar role.
- Good organizational skills, able to work at pace, meeting critical path deadlines.
- Good team player, resilient, proactive, and able to work creatively both autonomously when needed and as part of the wider design team.
- Fully CAD literate within Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint.
- A good sense of shape and style.
- Relevant technical knowledge, with some experience sourcing fabrics and trims.
- Able to create factory-ready print worksheets, liaising directly with factories to ensure commercial yet creative prints are actioned.
- Good communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
- Always keeping our customer front of mind whilst developing and designing new products.
- Always striving to go the extra mile……obsessing about the detail from concept through to product execution.
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What We Will Offer You
As a Junior Designer at White Stuff, you will be entitled to an array of great benefits, some of which include:
- Hybrid working - 3 days in our London Office
- Quarterly/Annual bonus opportunity
- Up to 25 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
- 2 extra (paid!) days off per year to volunteer in the local community
- 50% discount
- 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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