Job Description

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world.

JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally.

We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives.

Own Brand Junior Designer

Responsible to: Senior Designer
Department: Own Brand
Location: JD Sports Fashion plc, Edinburgh House Hollinsbrook way, Pilsworth, Bury, BL9 8RR
Hours: Full time
Salary: Dependant on Experience

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Build an understanding of each Own Brand’s DNA and the JD customer.
• Supported by Senior Designer design on-trend global ranges in-line with the brands DNA.
• Create clear, detailed functional and technical CAD’s and Tech Packs and utilise the PLM system, ensuring up to date throughout the season.
• Fully utilise pantones/coloro systems to ensure clear colour communication throughout the business.
• To create graphical assets to support design ranges.
• Create and maintain Branding / Packaging line-arts / Tech Packs / PLM.
• Liaise with the Product Developer with the fit and finish of prototype samples.
• Monitor sales information on a weekly basis.
• Continually assess market trends both internally (within JD Group) and externally (competition) including the JD international markets.
• Visit JD Stores on a regular basis.
• Research emerging fashion trends using platforms such as WGSN and internal insights.
• Engage in 3D/AI design and building technical 3D designs and graphical work.
• Support the team in creating seasonal trip and retail reports.
• Contribute to customer and brand profile research.
• Take part in retail and trend trips to build trend awareness and understanding.
• Attend fit meetings and take clear notes for the wider team.
• Learn and follow the Global Design process and ways of working.
• Support the team in developing knowledge of fabrics, technologies and garment construction.
• Build awareness of design legislation including child safety, sustainability and IP compliance requirements.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed:
• Strong interest in fashion, design and emerging trends.
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Willingness to learn 3D design software. Knowledge of 3D/AI software is an advantage.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Mac literate with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work to deadlines with attention to detail.
• Positive attitude, proactive and eager to develop new skills.
• Knowledge of PLM systems is an advantage.
• Graphical skills is an advantage.
• Degree level/equivalent qualification in Fashion Design or Graphical Design.

We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

Thank you for your time

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