About this role
Role Purpose:
The Print Designer is responsible for designing and creating beautiful prints that are distinctive to a dedicated brand handwriting. This role requires high levels of creative and artistic flair to generate fresh, innovative ideas for a team that is deeply passionate about print.
Role Responsibilities:
Design & Creative Leadership
- Drive the print direction for the brand, delivering commercial and inspirational prints that resonate with the customer.
- Identify key seasonal prints, colors, and trends, interpreting them specifically for the brand's unique handwriting.
- Create seasonal mood and trend boards to guide the collection's aesthetic direction.
- Design original artworks in both repeat and engineered placements tailored to specific garments.
- Present new print designs and emerging trends to the Design team and senior management.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with both the Design and Buying
Technical & Commercial Execution
- Prepare clear and understandable print packs to ensure factories execute designs accurately.
- Maintain a strong understanding of pricing, margins, and designing to specific price points.
- Apply expert knowledge of various print techniques to ensure high-quality production.
- Manage multiple projects with excellent organisation, maintaining high-quality output and meeting all deadlines.
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with both the Design and Buying
Technical Requirements:
- Previous experience working in a high-street brand, print studio, or supplier environment.
- Expert proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Proven ability to design trend-relevant and commercial prints by translating global trends for the specific brand customer.
- Broad understanding of the current competitive marketplace and consumer landscape.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong interpersonal communication skills.