Job Purpose
We are looking for a junior print designer to join the print and graphics team at New Look. This role requires a highly creative individual who loves colour, print & pattern and enjoys designing prints in a fast‑paced, fun environment. You will be responsible for delivering trend‑relevant, commercial prints for womenswear, LNS and 915, working alongside the print and graphics team and reporting to the Print & Colour Manager.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Design trend‑relevant prints for womenswear, LNS and 915 as needed.
- Inspire by bringing new ideas relevant to the brand.
- Stay current with social media trends, influencers and catwalks.
- Identify key prints for the season and design within the trends to deliver inspiring prints in line with competitors.
- Work confidently with the buying and merch team.
- Deliver high‑quality products under pressure.
- Operate in a fast‑paced, trend‑lead environment.
- Ensure key print and graphic trends are landed with conviction.
- Collaborate with the garment design team to deliver key prints for the season.
- Continuously develop yourself and help mentor less experienced team members.
- Use Adobe Suite at a high level for overall design and print placement.
- Understand the New Look customer and their preferences.
- Contribute to trend and competitor analysis and make recommendations for changes or developments.
- Maintain ongoing familiarity with the competition’s product range.
- Communicate effectively with all internal and external teams.
Previous Experience
- Previous experience as a Junior Designer within a major retailer or department at New Look or an established supplier – ideally 3+ years.
Qualifications
- Textiles/Fashion qualification or other qualification at Degree level.
- Factory‑ready tech pack creation skills.
Skills & Knowledge
- PC / Mac literate – Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, Word, Adobe Suite.
- Trend awareness and the ability to translate fashion trends into commercial product/print opportunities.
- Knowledge of the buying calendar (critical path).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational abilities.
- Broad understanding of the current competitive marketplace (comparative shopping).
- Customer knowledge and insight.
- Capacity to build and maintain relationships with design and buying teams.
- Good presentation and presentation creation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
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