Assistant Print

<p>Assistant Print & Graphic Designer Kidswear - London, Greater London<br>Everyone is welcome at M&S.<br>No exceptions.<br>It\'s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you.<br>And when you\'re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves.<br>All the details<br>From Merchandising and Marketing – Product Development and Design, through to Supply Chain and Space Planning – our mission is to bring stylish wardrobe, home and beauty essentials to our customers through an easy, inspiring shopping experience, online and in store, that delights them every time.<br>As we continue to transform our business to meet the evolving needs of our customer, we\'re looking for results-driven individuals with a passion for product, a collaborative mindset, creative flair and strong commercial awareness to join us on our journey.<br>Please ensure you include a sample of your portfolio with your application.<br>Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.<br>We are currently recruiting for an<br>Assistant Print & Graphic Designer<br>to join our Kidswear Design team, with a focus on Younger Boys / Girls.<br>You will support the delivery of innovative, commercial and customer-focused print and graphic design, bringing fresh ideas while staying true to the M&S handwriting.<br>Ideally, you\'ll have a strong understanding of the M&S customer and a clear point of view on how to evolve product in a way that feels relevant, modern and commercially successful.<br>As part of the Kidswear Design function, you\'ll contribute to creating outstanding garments that combine great design with quality, comfort and everyday wearability.<br>We\'re looking for someone who is passionate about print and graphics, excited to push creativity to the next level, and confident working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.<br>You\'ll help deliver versatile, modern pieces in the right fit and fabric, thoughtfully designed for effortless dressing.<br>Kidswear at M&S is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, with sustainability and digital-first design at the heart of everything we do.<br>This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, take ownership, and see your designs come to life in store and online.<br>To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.<br>What\'s in it for you<br>Being a part of M&S is exactly that – playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day.<br>We\'re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever, and however they want to shop with us.<br>Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special...<br>After completing your probationary period, you\'ll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.<br>Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days<br>Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.<br>A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.<br>A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.<br>Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.<br>Industry-leading parental, adoption, and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.<br>Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.<br>A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you\'re passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.<br>What you\'ll do<br>Your key accountabilities will include<br>• Use product knowledge to source images, compile and layout Design Product Strategy (DPS) boards, identifying relevant trends.<br>• Research current and emerging trends, sharing ideas with the Design team to help ensure ranges are continually evolving and market leading.<br>• Collaborate with the Designers to meet critical path deadlines and deliver the right designs, at the right time.<br>• Support the Designer on producing a high standard of Tech pack and hit rate on Direct.<br>• Create CAD\'s using photoshop / illustrator to show true representation of product for range reviews and PLM tech packs.<br>Who you are<br>Your skills and experience will include<br>Expert in the field of design with design experience within the Retail industry<br>3D Experience – Clo software<br>Experience in Print, Graphics and embroidery<br>Knowledge of trend interpretation, current competitive marketplace, and product design<br>Experience in briefing and specifying direct design sourced product, working with Technology/Design and Buying to create high standards of Tech Packs.<br>High level of proficiency in Design IT applications to optimise the quality of design work e.g., Photoshop, illustrator, CAD.<br>Everyone\'s welcome<br>We are ambitious about the future of retail.<br>We\'re disrupting, innovating, and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era.<br>We\'re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet.<br>Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted, and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers.<br>Join us and make change happen.<br>We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best.<br>We support each other and work together to win together.<br>If you feel you\'d benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don\'t hesitate to let us know when completing your application.<br>This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.<br>#LI-AC1 : #LI-Hybrid, #LI-Onsite </p>

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