Graduate Designer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Designer to join us. Working under the direction of the Lead Designer and Creative Director, you will assist all members of the design studio in the stage and gate process to develop creative projects and collections from product concept to launch, in core and licensed products.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop new concepts and ideas in line with launch collection schedule
• Assist with presentation visuals of new concepts
• Develop new collection concepts to enhance and drive Brands forward
• Actively engage and take responsibility with the stage and gate process and ensure projects are delivered within the specified timeline
• Working up designs and taking direction from Lead Designer and Creative Director
• Develop collaborative working relationships with the Archivist (where required)
• Assisting the Lead Designer with production liaisons and general correspondence
• Accessing sales data Mertex system for information required by studio members
• CAD – colouring of designs, working up repeats and develop mood boards.
• Assisting with the production of wallpapers, fabrics, paint and licensed product from proofing through to production
• Analysis, research trends, and sales data, new design techniques and market opportunities to enhance the respective Brand
• Develop a collaborative relationship with licensing partners to ensure that the brand is properly represented
• To be an active member of the Design team to support the studio's day-to-day running
• Create inspirational visual presentations and mood boards to bring to life (excite and delight) the different brands and products
• Support where required preparations for meetings – refreshments and lunches when required

Skills & Experience

• BSc/BA in textiles\design or relevant field and/or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of design within a textile sector
• Creative development and follow through of developing broad range collections within a luxury brand
• Experience developing designs for homestyle brands
• Proven track record of developing all fabric types including but not limited to weave, jacquard, prints and embroideries which support the delivery of the business strategy
• Effective relationship management with design and product development teams
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Adaptable to meet the ever-changing demands of the business
• Enjoys working in a highly pressurised environment
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in close collaboration with colleagues
• Passionate about fabric design and development

About us

Sanderson Design Group is an international luxury interior furnishings company that designs, manufactures and markets wallpapers and fabrics together with a wide range of ancillary interior products.

In 2020, we brought our portfolio of brands home to Sanderson Design Group, evoking the combined longevity and prodigious creative history of our brands. Sanderson Design Group describes the ebullience of our past endeavours. It sketches the outline of our future. A collective of 7 quintessentially British luxury interior brands and 2 manufacturing brands, at Sanderson Design Group we are Sanderson, Archive, Morris & Co., Zoffany, Harlequin, Clarke & Clarke, Scion, Anstey Wallpaper Company and Standfast & Barracks.

Our purpose is "To bring the Beautiful into People’s Homes and Lives". This has defined and shaped our brands since our very earliest days. The oldest brand in our arsenal, from where we derive the namesake of our group, begun life in 1860, as an importer of fine French wallpapers to London. Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd played a pivotal role in defining English interior decoration tastes and its early success led to displaying designs at London’s finest showroom, at Berners Street. Around this time in 1924, Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd were awarded The Royal Warrant, becoming “purveyors of wallpaper and paint” to the court of George V.

We recognise that each one of our brands contributes a unique chapter to our story. It is why we represent the full spectrum of British interior design, catering from cutting-edge sleek modern styles, to the hearty warmth of traditional forms. Our decision to rebrand as Sanderson Design Group in 2020 is our way of paying homage to our rich history, as well as marking our path towards a new future. As custodians of over 160 years of design experience, we are proud to Bring the Beautiful into People’s Homes and Lives. We are Sanderson Design Group.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location