Homeware Designer (12-Month) — Dinnerware & Textiles

Marks and Spencer; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% colleague discount on M&S products

Competitive holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Pension and life assurance

Induction and training

M&S Choices perks

Family policies (parental, adoption, ネ

Job summary

Marks & Spencer is seeking an experienced Homeware Designer to join the Kitchen category on a 12-month maternity cover contract. You will shape beautiful, commercial ranges across dinnerware, glassware and textiles, collaborating with Buying, Technical and Design teams from concept through to delivery.

You will lead and support the team, develop tech packs, and ensure materials, finishes and construction meet the product strategy.

Qualifications

• Design handwriting and taste level to be in line with M&S style vision and in line with the M&S customer expectation.
• Expert in the field of design with significant designer experience within the Retail and/or Manufacturing industry. Strong understanding of materials, finishes, construction, functionality and product quality to ensure product integrity.
• Expert level of proficiency in Design related CAD software to include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design and PLM
• Deputise for Design Lead as required
• Strong Communication and Influencing skills

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with technical teams through the design and development process to ensure delivery of agreed materials, finishes, construction, quality and innovation strategy.
• Create tech packs delivering accurate and commercial product specifications, including design aesthetic, materials, finishes, dimensions and functional requirements.
• Work alongside the Buying and Technical teams to ensure critical dates for range line sheets, product specifications and tech packs are met within the critical path, building in key commercial priorities alongside forward-looking trends.
• Work with the Design Lead and Designers on coordinated looks, trends and lifestyles through the process as required.
• Share trends across Home design teams to build strong cross-category looks and customer-focused product stories.
• Build and develop a strong and creative JD/AD design team with a forward-looking approach to effectively work within a commercially focused culture.
• Coach and manage JD/ADs/Graduates, identifying and acting on training and development needs

Skills

Design handwriting

Materials knowledge

CAD proficiency

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

InDesign

PLM

Job description

Marks & Spencer is seeking an experienced Homeware Designer to join the Kitchen category on a 12-month maternity cover contract. You will shape beautiful, commercial ranges across dinnerware, glassware and textiles, collaborating with Buying, Technical and Design teams from concept through to delivery.

You will lead and support the team, develop tech packs, and ensure materials, finishes and construction meet the product strategy.