At a glance Role Title: Store Concept Assistant Designer Contract Type: Permanent Location: Bracknell based with hybrid working with the expectation to come into the office 1-2 days per week Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Salary: £29,500 - £35,000 About The Role We have an exciting opportunity to join our Content & Design team as a Store Concept Assistant Designer. The successful candidate will create design solutions (including interiors, equipment and graphical solutions) for new in-store developments across all Waitrose Formats (including Core, Convenience, Home, Hospitality, E-commerce and B2B) ensuring the designs are optimised through the quality of the in-store environment created and commercial effectiveness of the store. You will work collaboratively with the rest of the Concept Design team, to deliver great store environments through the ongoing optimisation of design, planning, space utilisation and cost efficiency. Key Responsibilities Assists in the Construction of design briefs that clearly articulate proposition aims Assists the Store Concept Design Team in the development and delivery of concepts interpreting concept briefs and proposition requirements into design solutions (including Interiors, finishes, signage & equipment) that: Meet the aims of the proposition and brief Balance innovation & creativity with commercial/operational practicality Protect and enhance the brand essence Promote sustainable design Are fit for purpose, inclusive, compliant and can be efficiently and consistently applied to the desired scale Are approved through the agreed processes and key meetings. Brief internal & external design resources including design agencies, copy writers, equipment/signage suppliers and graphics teams to deliver creative and innovative retail design concepts and signage solutions that are cost effective, scalable and meet the brief Assists Concept Designer Managers in the timely handover of concepts into design standards to facilitate consistent application. Ensuring: Design Standards documentation is updated & handed over in a timely manner Close collaboration with Design Managers,, Store Planning Managers to support the seamless transition of concepts into Business as Usual Essential Essential skills you’ll need Design related degree Good understanding of the Design process. Experience in sharing design insight. Desirable Working experience of AutoCAD, In-design, Sketch Up, Photoshop or similar. An understanding of balancing commercial and customer requirements. Understanding of the Waitrose brand Please see the full details and the key accountabilities about the role in the Job Outline attached below. For current Partners only - Please view the job outline here using your internal Partnership email address: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_Gp4RjZsOGWMn4QX-_H823hPmLItrK37v7Q-xqkUzCw/edit?uspsharing Benefits Of The Partnership And The Role - Hybrid Working. - Full - time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours). - Enhanced work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy - Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years’ service, you’ll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not - You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount. - Simple cycle to work support scheme - We’re really proud of our exclusive hotels based in some of Britain’s most stunning areas and once you’ve been with us for three months, you’re welcome to explore them - Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit - ttps://www.jlpjobs.com/about/benefits/ Next Steps The application form consists of a Portfolio upload and CV upload followed by application questions. Please ensure you refresh the page each time you complete a task to ensure you complete everything that you need to in time. (If internal, check your Workday notifications and see further guidance on the PDW under "Internal application process"). Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a 1 stage virtual interview w/c 30/09. You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining JLP. For Internal Use Only John Lewis Partnership Waitrose