Junior Designer - Kidswear

About the role

As a Junior Designer, you’ll support the Design team with general design duties and the collation of boards and packs, assisting the Designers and Buyers with particular ranges within Kidswear.

• Produce design packs, artworks, prints, packaging and helping with garment sketching and artwork as requested.
• Collate the relevant colour swatches onto the Company colour palettes.
• Conduct Store visits and produce UK shop reports.
• Supporting the Senior Designers and Designers on various tasks within the department.
• Liaise with the Buying team on product ranges.

About You

• Degree educated, ideally in Fashion, Textile or Graphic Design with an interest in Kids Design.
• Ability to use Adobe Photoshop and illustrator.
• Ability to draw sketches by hand.
• Commercially aware of the latest trends and able to identify colour palettes
• Self motivated and able to work independently

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

• 20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
• Thrive Recognition Scheme
• Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
• Life Assurance
• Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
• Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of career development Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

About Matalan

From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.