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. This is a multi-product role with a particular focus on tailoring and outerwear. 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.
Please submit a sample of your portfolio as an attachment, rather than a link, as we are unable to access external portfolio links.
Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
What you’ll do
Your key accountabilities will include
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.
Who you are
Your skills and experience will include
Expert in the field of design with design experience within the Premium market, Retail or manufacturing industry
Raise the bar to the next levlel on product modernity, design and development, execution, refinement, fits, detail and finish, with engagement with SO and key suppliers
Drive fabric research and attend fairs to source new and interesting qualities within the pricing architecture. Meet fabric deadlines
Drive Design Product Stategy (DPS) in line with BU, collaborating with the wider team contributing original research, vintage research, markets etc
Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
What’s in it for you?
Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.
Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:
20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve 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
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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Skills Required
- Design experience within the Premium market, retail, or manufacturing industry
- Proficiency in CAD for design and technical packs
- Experience driving fabric research and attending fabric fairs
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate design packs, sketches, artwork and product information
- Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
- Portfolio sample submitted as an attachment (not an external link)
- Ability to contribute original research, vintage research and market insight to Design Product Strategy
What We Do
At M&S, we're dedicated to being the most trusted retailer, prioritising quality and delivering value. Every day, we bring the magic of M&S to our customers, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us. For over a century, we've set the standard, doing the right thing and embracing innovation. Today, with over 65,000 colleagues serving 32 million customers globally, we're putting quality products at the heart of everything we do. Tomorrow holds boundless opportunities with us. We're pioneering digital innovation and shaping the future of retail where our values drive every action. We stay close to customers and colleagues, always curious and connected. Our decisions are bold, our actions ambitious. Transparency is paramount, with straightforward, honest communication. We're constantly innovating, always striving for the best. Our focus is on aiming higher and winning together, combined with wise financial decisions to secure our future. Join us at M&S to shape the future of retail.
