Menswear Designer Jersey and Knit, John Lewis Own Brand

About the role

We are looking for a creative, high-energy Jersey & Knit Designer to join our growing team. Working directly with our Lead Designer, you will play a key role in developing fresh, innovative concepts while staying true to our brand's signature aesthetic and taste level. This role seeks a "culture add" who brings a positive, collaborative spirit and a sense of fun to the studio every day.

Key responsibilities include the following:

• Collaborate & Create:
  Work hand-in-hand with the Lead Designer to evolve our jersey and knitwear categories from concept to final sample
• Fresh Innovation:
  Bring new, trend-forward ideas to the table that push the brand forward while maintaining our core "look and feel"
• Team Synergy:
  Contribute to a high-vibe, positive workspace where ideas are shared freely and creativity thrives
• Technical Execution:
  Develop detailed tech packs and oversee the development of jersey and knit textures, weights, and finishes

Who you are
:

• A Jersey & Knit Specialist:
  You have a deep understanding of garment construction, yarn types, and jersey fabrications
• A Creative Spark:
  You are full of fresh ideas and aren't afraid to share them
• Positive & Proactive:
  You bring a "can-do" attitude and fun energy to a collaborative team environment
• Brand-Aligned:
  You have a refined "eye" and an instinctive understanding of high-level design and taste

At a glance:

• Salary: £33,000.00 - £51,700.00
• Salary in the region of
  : £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 dependant on skill and experience
• Contract type: This is a permanent opportunity
• Hours and location of the role: 35 hours per week, home location London Head Office, hybrid working with office days Tue–Thu; EU and international travel may be required

• Take a key role in design projects, with support from the category design lead, and in collaboration with the buying, merchandising and tech teams
• Deliver product design that forms a coherent category assortment aligned to brand/sub-brand guidelines and serves our customers; support the Design Team and studio in fulfilling key tasks across the season
• Produce commercial and innovative design solutions to briefs; develop a distinctive design handwriting to ensure our customer offer is unique
• Assist in research, preparation and presentation of category trends; demonstrate research and analytical skills to stay abreast of customer requirements and market trends
• Ensure the sampling process is efficient for your sub-category; produce precise design packs and fulfil delegated seasonal design briefs with commercial and innovative solutions
• Maintain comprehensive records of design projects; own design, product development and sampling for designated ranges with stakeholders and leaders
• Bring proficiency in design software (e.g. Adobe Suite, CAD, Clo3D) and be able to bring designs to life digitally
• Where applicable, deliver task management for Design Assistants to achieve business outcomes

• Support cross-department collaboration through effective stakeholder relationships
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

• Demonstrate a Continuous Improvement mindset
• Think boldly, evaluate issues from multiple perspectives, and generate workable options to adjust strategy and outcomes

• Task Prioritisation and Setting Priorities: plan workload, adapt to changing circumstances, manage urgency and importance, and meet deadlines
• Stakeholder Management and External Stakeholder Engagement: identify impacts, understand motivations, and build sustainable relationships
• Decision Making: identify issues, gather information, evaluate options, and drive informed outcomes
• Interpersonal Sensitivity: understand and relate to teammates and customers; consider wellbeing
• Active Listening: fully concentrate and hear Partners
• Agile Learning: learn from mistakes, adapt to change, and apply new skills

• Experience in designing knitwear and jersey
• Understanding of yarns, weights, gauges, knit structures and dying techniques; knowledge of pattern making, sewing, garment construction
• Ability to translate concepts into…