Menswear Print Designer, John Lewis Own Brand in London

We are looking for a vibrant, creative Print Designer to join our team for a maternity cover role. This is a unique opportunity to touch every corner of our menswear collection—from sharp formalwear and nightwear to swimwear and underwear. You will be the "creative engine" for our prints, working collaboratively across the entire design team to bring fresh, innovative patterns to life while staying perfectly in sync with our brand’s high taste level.

Key Responsibilities

• Cross‑Category Design: Develop original prints and graphics across the full spectrum of menswear.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with all designers to ensure print stories are cohesive across different product lines.
• Fresh Perspectives: Bring a "spark" of new ideas and trend‑forward concepts to the studio.
• Seamless Integration: Jump into the team with a positive, fun energy, maintaining momentum during this maternity cover period.

Who You Are

• Versatile Print Expert: You have a diverse portfolio showing your ability to design for different fabrics—from technical swim materials to luxury silks for formalwear.
• A Culture Add: You bring a fun, upbeat energy to the studio and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced setting.
• Detail Oriented: You have a refined eye for colour, scale, and "taste," ensuring every print feels premium and brand‑appropriate.
• Adaptable: As this is maternity cover, you are a quick learner who can pick up the brand’s DNA and start contributing immediately.

At a glance

• Salary: £33,000.00 - £51,700.00
• Salary in the region of: £40,000.00 - £45,000.00 depending on skill and experience
• Contract type: 12 month secondment/FTC opportunity
• Hours and location of the role: 35 hours per week, your home location will be our London Head Office
• The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business.
• The team attends the office 3 days a week to connect and attend key meetings on more of an ad‑hoc basis. Core office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday however there is some flex.
• EU and International travel may be required to develop products as appropriate.

Benefits and Working hours

• 35 hours a week Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to translate design concepts into production‑ready sketches and technical specifications, using technology (e.g. Adobe) to achieve this.
• A general awareness of current fashion trends and a passion for fashion and a willingness to research and learn about trends.
• Experience in preparing design presentations and technical packages.
• A good knowledge of pattern making, sewing, and garment construction or other relevant technical experience as well as an understanding of textiles and materials.
• A strong portfolio showcasing fashion design skills.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of the JL&P brand, sub‑brands values and potential for product design to drive commercial outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Design experience in the retail industry.

Desirable

• BA degree in Design (product, fashion, furniture, textiles, surface pattern, decorative arts).
• Specific sub‑category design experience (e.g. Knit, Jeans) and a demonstrable portfolio.

Important points to note

• It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre‑employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates).
• If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays.
• Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third‑party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.
• We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early.
• If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible.
• We want all of our Partners to have a good work‑life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible.