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Junior Designer - Own Brand

Listing ID: 1264326

Junior Designer - Own Brand

Type of Position: Permanent Position
Company / Organisation / Artist Name: JD Group
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester, North West, UK
Hours: Full Time
Experience: Entry level
Salary / Wage: Competitive
Twitter Handle: @
Deadline: Ongoing
Ad Expires In: 1 month 1 week
About: The JD Group is currently looking for the brightest talent to join the team in a variety of Group roles situated at our Head Office, Distribution Centre and across our Retail Stores.

As our business continues to expand globally, we continue to search for driven and talented individuals who love what they do and are passionate about taking the next step in their career.

We respect each member of our team and everyone is encouraged to put forward their ideas, regardless of how big or small, as dynamic thinking is what drives this business to be competitive. Our brand ethos is all about innovation, creativity and competitiveness and therefore, we love to hear from people who share those values.

We inspire our people to reach for the highest levels of performance. All employees are highly skilled, self-motivated and in constant pursuit of perfection when delivering business objectives. Opportunities to progress arise quickly for those people with the right qualities and ambition.

JD Group is looking for a Junior Designer to work on an in-house own brand.

What the Junior Designer will do:

  • 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 CADs 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

What JD Group is looking for:

  • Strong interest in fashion, design and emerging trends.
  • Basic knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Willingness to learn 3D design software.
  • 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.
  • Degree level/equivalent qualification in Fashion Design or Graphical Design.
  • Knowledge of PLM systems is a plus
  • Graphical skills are a plus
  • Knowledge of 3D/AI software is a plus

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