Print Designer

Debenhams Retail; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Share schemes

Private medical cover

Life assurance

On-site gym

Free fitness classes

Discount across brands

Wellbeing package

Dog-friendly offices

Learning and development

On-site canteen

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Debenhams Group in Manchester is seeking a Print Designer to create prints and graphics for PrettyLittleThing across short and long lead times. You will work closely with the design and buying teams to translate trends into on-brand graphics, with a strong emphasis on speed and commercial impact.

The role suits a junior or designer-level candidate with 1–3 years of experience, strong artwork skills, and proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and CAD.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years' experience in print and graphics design.
• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and CAD software.
• Strong understanding of womenswear trends and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Design prints and graphics for PrettyLittleThing across short and long lead times.
• Research themes and trends to inform on-brand graphics.
• Work with overseas suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver on time.
• Prioritise workflow and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Print design

Graphic design

Trend analysis

Team player

Time management

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

The primary function of this role as Print Designer is to design prints and graphics for PrettyLitleThing.com across short and long lead time frames. This is completed with clear understanding of the PrettyLittleThing.com customer, and to support the commercial targets of the organisation. Looking for a junior or designer level print and graphic designer. PrettyLittleThing: Who are we? Allow us to reintroduce you to PrettyLittleThing, the generation-defining style source for every kind of It Girl. Founded with the belief that quality fashion essentials should be available to all, we deliver an extensive range of clothing and accessories for all sizes, genders, races, and ages. From the classic and timeless to the contemporary and cutting edge, designed with you in mind. Think it's impossible to love Monday almost as much as Friday? Think again! - For the team at PrettyLittleThing, that weekend-every-day feeling is a perk of working for us, and it's the kind of vibe we're all used to and expect. Our unique way of working speaks for itself: we work hard, and we play hard. Your Team Our design team works closely together to bring innovative ideas and trend-setting fashion concepts to life across multiple product categories and fast-paced lead times. What you will be doing:

• Excellent artwork skills with knowledge of print and production process
• Taking idea from concept, create engaging on brand graphics
• Completing research to pull together themes and trends
• Analysing high street and catwalk trends
• Ensures capability of team to work in an extremely fast paced environment
• Work on short turn around as well as forward planning ranges for future seasons
• Works directly with overseas supplier
• Build and maintain close links with buying and design team
• Is flexible regarding off shore travel predominately to the Far East
• Delivers results within specified time frames
• Minimum 1-3 years' experience
• Proficient Computer skills including Microsoft Office and CAD: Photoshop, Adobe and Illustrator
• Highly creative and innovative with outstanding commercial awareness and comprehensive understanding of womenswear trends.
• A team player with a strong collaborative mindset and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently, manage own time effectively, and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• A genuine interest in fashion and retail.
• Positive work ethic, is able to develop relationships with the design and buying team.
• Experienced in identifying and proposing potential new product opportunities.
• Ability to prioritise workflow and ensure challenging deadlines are met, in line with critical paths.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of working with other product teams and external suppliers to build productive relationships.
• At Debenhams Group, we are a diverse portfolio of five core brands (boohoo, boohooMAN, PrettyLittleThing, Karen Millen, and Debenhams) alongside a dynamic marketplace model and a growing financial services division, it keeps us pretty busy!
• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover and life assurance
• Access to an on-site gym and free weekly Pilates, yoga and fitness classes
• Discount across all brands
• Comprehensive wellbeing package
• Dog-friendly offices (in selected locations)
• Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression
• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks
• Free season ticket loan

We don't stand still, we lead, evolve, and redefine online fashion. With bold ambitions and big energy, we're on a mission to be the best, delivering the strongest propositions to our customers in the most engaging, innovative, and efficient ways possible. We thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you're someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you'll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers, people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact., 2025 was a year of significant change for the Group. 2026 is about bold moves, real results and unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, you belong at Debenhams Group.