About us
Here at Pretty Little Thing, we strive to fly the flag for love, equality, and acceptance, working to use our platform to spread nothing but good vibes. Regardless of race, gender, sexuality, style or budget – there’s something for everyone! We want our customers to feel confident in the way they dress and to embrace the way they look. #EveryBODYinPLT is our community that is all about body positivity, equality and supporting each other.
About the role:
The Print & Graphic Designer will work within the Design team to design on trend prints and graphics for PrettyLitleThing.com across short and long lead time frames in a fast-paced environment. The PrettyLittleThing customer will always be at the forefront any designs produced and they will also support the commercial targets of the organisation.
As a Print/Graphic Designer, you will be responsible for:
* Conducting continuous research and identifying emerging print and graphic trends from various outlets - catwalks, vintage, social media etc.
* Working closely with our print Designer to support them with any tasks or admin they need.
* Working to support both the design and buying teams in a fast-paced responsive department with any print or graphics requests.
* Displaying knowledge and competencies relating to print & graphics from an industry standard with relation to production.
* Taking an idea from concept to create engaging on brand graphics and prints.
* Working on short turn around whilst delivering results within a specific timeframe, as well as forward planning ranges for future seasons.
* Working directly with overseas suppliers
* Displaying in depth knowledge of the customer and market designing for.
* Building and maintaining close links with buying and design team.
About you
We’re seeking a creative and innovative individual who can demonstrate an excellent understanding of the PrettyLittleThing brand and customer. You will have strong commercial awareness and a comprehensive understanding of womenswear trends. The ideal candidate will:
* Be educated to degree level (fashion related)
* Be highly trend driven, motivated and with a positive energetic attitude
* Have a positive work ethic, can develop relationships with design and buying team
* Be experienced in identifying and proposing potential new product opportunities
* Be able to prioritise workflow and ensure challenging deadlines are met, in line with critical path
* Have great organisational skills
* Have exceptional communication skills, capable of working with other product teams and external suppliers to build productive relationships
* Have solid understanding of the Pretty Little Thing brand and customer
* Have excellent computer skills including Photoshop, Adobe and Illustrator
* Experience of working in a similar role is essential
Due to the evolving nature of our organisation, this job description is not exhaustive. While this job description will be reviewed and updated periodically, the job holder may from time to time be required to carry out tasks which are not detailed in this document.
PLT Perks
We know that as a company we are only as good as the people that we employ. We know our employees work tirelessly to make PLT the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:
· 25 days holiday
· Discretionary Bonus Scheme
· Company shares schemes - including a ' Save As You Earn' scheme
· Staff discount across brands
· Monthly social events (including pay day drinks, Employee Appreciation Day etc.)
· Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
· Flexible working hours
· Cycle to work scheme
· Personal development opportunities to learn and grow at work
Equal opportunities
Here at PLT we not only embrace diversity we celebrate it! We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we’re continuing to build an inclusive environment for our employees. We know we are better together, and we will continue to build a team that represents a variety of skills, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Reasonable Adjustments
PLT want to give everybody the chance to perform their best whether that is during an interview or whilst at work. Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let the talent team know.