Print/Accessories Designer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London's East End is seeking a Print/Accessories Designer to create seasonal accessories that align with the brand's identity. The role involves designing prints, managing product development, and collaborating with various teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and developing a range of products.
• Strong commercial understanding and appreciation of traditional print techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop all seasonal accessories in line with brand identity.
• Collaborate with Merchandising to define collection and product breakdowns.
• Manage tech packs for all products, ensuring clear communication with suppliers.

Skills

Designing

Commercial Understanding

Color Understanding

Independent Work

Education

Experience in Product Design

Previous Experience as Print Designer

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

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Drake's, founded in 1977 in London's East End, is a menswear brand that embodies style, taste, and quality. With a focus on Britain's tailoring tradition, Drake's creates timeless menswear using original make processes and high-quality materials. This is a full-time on-site role for a Print/Accessories Designer located in Savile Row, London.

Categories:

• Printed Accessories / Scarves / Swim shorts
• Printed + Woven Ties
• Baseball Caps
• Knitted Accessories [Hats / Gloves / Scarves]
• Socks
• Small Leather Goods [Belts / Wallets]
• Gifting

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop all seasonal accessories in line with brand identity and company strategy
• Lead and present visual research, drawing on seasonal direction and archives
• Seek new bases, finishes, and innovations to bring freshness to the range
• Collaborate with Merchandising to define collection and product breakdowns, and identify new product opportunities
• Assist in third-party accessory selection
• Create and develop prints; design in the brand's established handwriting
• Re-draw, manipulate, and color archival prints for seasonal options
• Manage tech packs for all products, ensuring clear communication with suppliers
• Liaise with factories and Product Development for samples, strike-offs, and color-ups
• Work with PD to ensure timely approvals and amendments with factories
• Communicate daily with print mills and suppliers to address queries, chase strike-offs, and meet deadlines
• Perform ad-hoc tasks as required to ensure team efficiency

Requirements:

• Experience in designing and developing a range of products
• Previous experience as a print designer is strongly preferred
• Strong commercial understanding and appreciation of traditional print, knit, and weave techniques
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator; capable of re-drawing archival prints, producing colorways, and creating repeats
• Understanding of scale and color
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of the brand and to design and color in its handwriting
• Knowledge of competitors and market trends
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, and manage workload effectively