Stella McCartney is Hiring a Senior Print Designer (London, UK)
Reporting to the Director of Fabric and Embellishment, the Senior Print Designer is responsible for collaborating with the Design team across all seasons of Pre and Show, and Special Projects, in the creation of the Stella McCartney RTW collection from concept to completion. This role will be working on all Print & Graphics concepts to ensure that the collections are successful and fashion forward.
About the company
Stella McCartney is a luxury lifestyle brand that was launched under the designer’s name in 2001. It emboldens confident femininity with elevated yet effortless, conscious fashion. The brand is committed to being an ethical and modern company, believing it is responsible for the resources it uses and the impact it has on the environment. It is therefore constantly innovating new ways to become more sustainable, from designing to store practices and product manufacturing. As a lifelong vegetarian, Stella McCartney never uses any leather, feathers, fur or skins in any products for both ethical and environmental reasons – pioneering a movement for the use of alternative materials. Supporting regenerative agriculture and circularity, the brand is embracing new business models that will transform how clothes are sourced, produced, sold, shared, repaired and reused, promoting long-lasting products with extended use to reduce environmental impact.
REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience ideally in the luxury design industry
Ability to multi-task and work effectively on several projects simultaneously
Goal oriented, result driven individual
Commercially minded, quickly responding to business/market needs.
Strong team player who is able to work across multiple teams and under pressure
High work ethic, integrity and reliability with a “Hands on” attitude
Great time management skills
Comfortable working additional hours to perform duties, including weekends and also travel when necessary
Impeccable presentation and communication skills, both verbally and written
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Creative thinker, with the ability to think outside the box and an eye for detail
RESPONSIBILITIES
Researching, directing & designing the RTW print & graphics concept across all seasons and special projects.
Collaborate closely with the Design Director for support to ensure the best understanding and development of seasonal creative concepts.
Develop key overarching creative direction to implement at the beginning of each season, with a strong ability to identify key prints trends and season prints.
Offering constant print newness by bringing your own original ideas to convey freshness and relevance to the product.
Work collaboratively with all key departments, including the Merchandising, Product Development, Fabric, Embroidery and Atelier to develop the collection in the vision of the Design Director and achieve consistency in product.
Drive fittings and display confidence in following through styles from sketch to production ensuring all prints are defined and put into development by the team.
Develop a close working relationship with the Product Development and Fabric team to ensure they source the materials and techniques needed on time, as well as providing them with clear, complete and updated design information for them to pass onto our factories to ensure successful prototypes.
Organise and focused, you will follow the critical path to meet deadlines, ensuring product is developed within the relevant timeframe.
Travelling for inspirational and comparative trends in prints & graphics directions.
BENEFITS + PERKS
Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products
Matched pension contribution up to 6%
Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assurance
Annual Health Screening
25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) + 1 day of Birthday leave
Flexible working/core hours
Enhanced Maternity/paternity packages
Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme
Discounted gym and fitness memberships (Classpass)
Health cash plan
Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support Services
Employee referral bonus
Optional/ Paid Benefits: Season ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more.
