At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning prints from concept to completion, driving fashion trends.
- Company: Join River Island's dynamic design team in a creative environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy 50% staff discount, flexible hours, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make your mark in fashion while collaborating with talented professionals.
- Qualifications: Previous design experience and a strong portfolio are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 32000 £ per year.
- Junior Designer
- Description
Our Design Team delivers stand‑out, affordable fashion with the unique style and touches that underpin the River Island handwriting.
As a Junior Designer, you’ll influence the direction for your categories and be accountable for the full development cycle of products for inclusion in the final ranges, representing key trends and driving commercial results.
Department
Womenswear
Location
- Head Office, Chelsea House
- Key Accountabilities
- Develop prints from concept to completion that represent key trends and commercial opportunities.
- Use a sound understanding of fabric, engineering, fit and quality to produce designs to a high technical standard with a high first‑sample hit rate for the market level.
- Leverage broad market and customer awareness and research, and a thorough understanding of the River Island brand, to input ideas that influence Product Development discussions addressing key trends and opportunities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of sales history, sales and margin targets and range plans for your area of accountability to align designs with commercial objectives.
- Develop relationships and collaborate with buying counterparts, suppliers and fabric mills to identify opportunities for newness.
- Key Experience Required
- Previous experience as an Assistant Designer or equivalent.
- Qualifications or studies relevant to design.
- Must be able to provide a portfolio of design work.
- Job Role Competencies
- Advanced Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills.
- Advanced product development skills.
- Strong technical and creative design skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Strong verbal communication skills.
- Foundational commercial awareness.
- Strong interpersonal effectiveness and self‑awareness.
- Foundational network in the market and industry.
- Self‑starter, curious and continuous learning mindset.
- Action‑oriented.
- Adaptable.
- Resilient.
- Passion for the River Island brand and customer experience.
Benefits
Generous 50% staff discount.
Flexible working, with earlier Friday finishes on payday and summer.
On‑site gym, subsidised restaurant & café and social events throughout the year.
Dedicated support for family situations, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fertility treatment.
Upskilling support and succession planning.
Bonus scheme and private pension plan.
Healthcare opt‑in through AXA. 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday twice a year.
Inclusion and Equality
We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
We expect all employees to uphold our values and contribute to a positive working environment.
Our business is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief.
We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
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Junior Print Designer employer: River Island
RIVER ISLAND is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises inclusivity and teamwork in the heart of Belfast. With opportunities for personal growth and a generous 50% staff discount, employees are encouraged to thrive in a dynamic retail environment while making a meaningful impact on customer service and store operations.
