About the job
THE ROLE
Join Debenhams Group as we embark on an exciting transformation journey, revitalizing our brand, culture, and connections with both our colleagues and customers. In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, authentic and effective communication is essential for building trust, aligning our teams, and enhancing our impact on both internal and external audiences.
At Karen Millen, we are passionate about elevated design and outstanding quality. Our objective is to create beautifully crafted, contemporary collections that empower our customers while offering accessible luxury with a modern flair.
Our in-house design team thrives on creativity, precision, and innovation. We translate global trends into unique, commercially successful print stories that define each season. We are now looking for a talented Senior Print Designer to join our dynamic and collaborative team.
This position will be based in our central London office.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
As a Senior Print Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the seasonal print direction by delivering standout designs that resonate with our brand identity while driving commercial success. This role follows a period of structural change, brand repositioning, and workforce transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the creation of original print artworks from hand-drawn, painted, and digital sources.
- Define seasonal print direction in partnership with the Design Director.
- Conduct thorough catwalk and trend analyses to inform print concepts.
- Design innovative placements, repeats, and engineered layouts.
- Collaborate closely with garment designers to ensure seamless integration of prints.
- Manage the print development process from initial concept through to final production.
- Drive the success of bestsellers and key print stories across various product categories.
- Mentor and support junior team members, sharing your technical expertise.
- Collaborate with external artists, photographers, and creatives on exclusive prints.
- Contribute to seasonal research and macro trend direction.
- Support campaign concepts and seasonal photoshoots.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Your Skills, Knowledge and Experience
- Proven experience as a Senior Print Designer within the fashion industry.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating original, commercially viable print designs.
- Exceptional attention to detail in color, composition, and layout.
- Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).
- Strong understanding of fabrics, garment construction, and print techniques.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented.
- A genuine passion for fashion, trends, and innovation.
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