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.
Overview:
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
Your Talent:
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
Reward
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.
