Junior Designer

Ben Sherman started out in 1963 producing standout button down shirts from a factory in Brighton. Over 6 decades later the brand is still producing standout shirts, but has also expanded to a full lifestyle collection rich in the brands DNA. From the early days the brand has been linked to music and British subcultures and that remains a core aspect of the brands appeal today.

We are on a fast paced expansion to build the brand up through our own retail stores, key wholesale partners and the boutique menswear stores that showcases the brand’s products & aesthetic to our broad customer base. To succeed in this expansion we are currently looking for talented, passionate individuals to drive the brand forward through it’s next evolution.

If you are passionate about being part of a British Heritage brand’s journey, why not join us?

Ben Sherman is looking for a Junior Designer to join the business and support the design team in the creation of technical drawings / CADs, presentation decks and product design support, etc.

As a Junior Designer, the successful applicant will play a vital role in Ben Sherman, taking responsibility for generating new ideas and designs. Through the design and development process, you will take your initial research into sketches and full tech packs under the direction of the Brand Director. The role will also include collaborating with other designers, buyers and tech teams to develop and launch new products for the business.

Responsibilities of the Junior Designer

• Compile competitor and trend research as required through the design process, making evaluations and edits based on what is right for the brand’s DNA.
• Map out ideas on range boards for key brands to be used in reviews and presentations
• Create digital colour palettes seasonally and select Pantone shades with the design team.
• Attend design meetings, taking notes, contributing ideas and actioning developments where necessary.
• Create and update design packs in Illustrator, liaising with product development teams.
• Update artworks where required.
• Review fabric handlooms, colour strike offs with the product teams ready for approval.
• Attend fit sessions to follow through the development process, managing updates and changes to design packs where required.
• Prepare samples for presentations & organise samples in the design areas.
• Assist in keeping pantone and BROS colour systems tidied away and organised.
• Assist in the Seasonal Launch or external meetings by preparing, organising and arranging samples as required.
• Set up any seasonal range line-books and CADS (where relevant) for all departments.
• Provide essential admin support to your department.
• Actively conducting independent research, benchmarks and market knowledge.
• Generating on brand ideas from design briefs.
• Keeping accurate and up to date tech packs for product development.
• Creating artworks for fabric designs.
• Self-management of tasks & workflow priorities to meet all deadlines.
• Feedback on developments in a timely manner.
• Creation and management of colour palettes.
• Organisation of all design spaces.

What Ben Sherman is looking for:

• A minimum of Junior Designer level experience for Lifestyle fashion brands.
• Excellent illustration skills
• Proficient with macOS, Excel, and Photoshop
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to understand how to adapt a presentation for relevant audiences.
• Ability to understand brand strategies and to work in a collaborative environment.
• Strong design and conceptual skills
• Strong colour sense/print sense
• Ability to quickly analyse data/situations and draw relevant conclusions to have positive effects on business in a complex environment
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and think outside the box in a fast-paced environment