At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the design team to create modern collections for an iconic British brand.
- Company: Be part of M&S, a fast-moving and inclusive retail leader.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 20% discount, competitive holidays, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Bring your creativity to life and make a real impact in fashion.
- Qualifications: Experience in design with strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
We're looking for a creative, commercially minded all‑rounder to join the Jaeger team as a Junior Designer on a 12‑month maternity cover.
This is a brilliant opportunity to be part of a design team creating modern, elevated collections for an iconic British brand, supporting across research, CAD, colour, fabric, print and product development.
You'll bring fresh ideas, strong attention to detail and a passion for beautifully considered design, working collaboratively with Design, Buying and Technical teams to help deliver ranges that feel relevant, refined and true to Jaeger's distinctive handwriting.
Responsibilities
- Support the Designer/Senior Designer to deliver a commercially focused, contemporary and relevant product range for Jaeger.
- Assist with research, design development and preparation of seasonal boards, colour palettes, fabric direction and key product details.
- Work closely with the wider design, buying and technical teams to support the delivery of the range from concept through to sign‑off.
- Contribute ideas and inspiration that reflect the Jaeger brand handwriting, customer profile and seasonal trend direction.
- Prepare and maintain accurate design packs, sketches, artwork and product information to support effective communication with suppliers and internal teams.
- Drive fabric research and attend fairs to source new and interesting qualities within the pricing architecture.
- Meet fabric deadlines.
- Drive Design Product Strategy (DPS) in line with BU, collaborating with the wider team contributing original research, vintage research, markets etc.
Qualifications
- Expert in the field of design with design experience within the Premium market, Retail or manufacturing industry.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills.
- Experience raising the bar to the next level on product modernity, design and development, execution, refinement, fits, detail and finish.
Benefits
- 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you have completed your probation.
- Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more.
- Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours.
- Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future.
- Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one.
- Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal.
- Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave.
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services.
- One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you.
- About M&S
Working at M&S means being part of something bigger – helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day.
We are inclusive, fast‑moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.
Everyone's welcome.
We are ambitious about the future of retail.
We are disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era.
We are transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet.
Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers.
Join us and make change happen.
We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best.
We support each other and work together to win together.
If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know when completing your application.
This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.
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Junior Designer Jaeger in City of Westminster employer: Marks and Spencer plc (UK)
Marks and Spencer plc is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on teamwork and collaboration. Located in Kingston upon Thames, employees benefit from a dynamic retail environment where they can grow their skills in fashion and customer service while enjoying opportunities for personal development and career advancement. With a commitment to providing a remarkable shopping experience, Marks and Spencer fosters a supportive atmosphere that values passion and adaptability.
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