Print Designer

N Brown Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Manchester is seeking an experienced Fashion Print Designer to develop innovative textile prints for Womenswear, Nightwear, and Home categories. The role requires creativity combined with technical precision and a track record of designing commercially successful prints. You will collaborate with internal teams to ensure effective execution of seasonal strategies. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a range of employee benefits, including a bonus scheme and financial wellbeing support.

Benefits

24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays)

Annual bonus scheme

Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

Company pension with up to 8% contribution

Mental health support

Colleague discounts

Onsite café with subsidised rates

Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of professional experience as a Print Designer in fashion or home textiles.
• Experience in developing and executing seasonal print strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of textile printing techniques and color matching.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the seasonal print and graphic strategy.
• Design original, commercially viable artwork across various product types.
• Prepare production-ready artworks and manage production timelines.

Skills

Creativity

Technical precision

Collaboration

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Here at N Brown, we champion inclusivity by making our customers look and feel amazing. We don’t believe that age, size, shape or background should stop anyone from feeling confident, stylish and happy with the way they look and feel. With our industry leading expertise in creating fashion that fits, we’ve been proudly breaking down these barriers for over 150 years. We help our customers to express themselves with stylish products, helpful services and flexible finance. Now, we’re moving forward together, embracing innovation and new technology, to continue to delight our customers.

Working here you’ll explore everything the world of digital retail has to offer — asking questions, trying new things and chasing new opportunities. Combine this curiosity with the freedom to make your own decisions, take charge of projects and work flexibly, and you’ve got the perfect place to show your skills and learn new ones. It’s fast and furious here at times, but this just means something new and exciting is always on the way. So, if you collaborate, think on your feet, embrace innovation and love rising to a challenge, your work with us will have a serious impact on the business, your career and our customers’ lives. We are proud to be N Brown.

We are seeking an experienced and creative Fashion Print Designer to lead the development and execution of all textile print and graphic artwork across our Womenswear, Nightwear, and Home categories. This is a crucial role for a designer with proven commercial success and a strong, versatile portfolio who can blend high-level creativity with technical precision.

Key Responsibilities

What will you do as a Fashion Print Designer?

• Seasonal Print Strategy & Direction:

  • Develop and own the seasonal print and graphic strategy, working closely with the Senior Print Designer and Buying teams to align with commercial goals and brand aesthetic.

  • Contribute to creating print trend forecasting and research for print, color, and graphic directions relevant to all three categories, along side helping to createinspiring seasonal print boards that reflect the trends.

• Original Print Design & Artwork Creation:

  • Design and create a diverse range of original, commercially viable artwork, including all-over repeats, conversational prints, placement graphics, and textile surface designs (e.g., embroidery, lace).

  • Ensure designs are adaptable and appropriate for different product types (dresses, nightwear, bedding, accessories) and production methods.

• Technical Development & Production Management:

  • Prepare production-ready artworks, including precise repeat patterns, color separations, and technical specifications for varied suppliers.

  • Manage and maintain the critical path for all print development, ensuring timely delivery of strike-offs and bulk approvals.

  • Look over strike-offs, and bulk submissions, providing detailed and articulate comments on color, hand-feel, scale, and print quality to achieve the desired outcome.

• Collaboration & Leadership:

  • Present print concepts and final artwork to internal stakeholders (Design, Buying, Merchandising, and Leadership).

  • Work proactively with internal teams and suppliers to ensure designs are cost-effective and technically feasible for mass production.

What are we looking for?

• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of professional experience as a Print Designer in the fashion and/or home textiles industry. Experience covering both apparel and home is highly advantageous.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a related field.

• Software Proficiency:

  • Experience inAdobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, for complex print design, color manipulation, and technical file preparation.

  • Proficiency in creating seamless, production-ready repeats.

• Technical Knowledge:

  • In-depth understanding of various textile printing techniques (e.g., rotary, screen, digital, sublimation, discharge) and their applications on different fabric bases.

  • Expert knowledge of color matching (e.g., using Pantone, or internal color standards) and fabric properties.

• Commercial Acumen:

  • A proven track record of designing successful commercial prints that drive sales.

  • Strong ability to balance creative vision with commercial constraints.

• Personal Attributes:

• Highly self-motivated, organized, and capable of managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills (written and verbal) to convey technical information clearly to both internal teams and external vendors.

What’s in it for you?

• 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days
• Annual bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and adoption leave
• Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution
• Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services
• A range of financial wellbeing support
• Colleague discount across all N Brown brands
• Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts!
• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance
• Paid volunteer time – all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of our choice

Ways of Working

• We offer hybrid working which varies across the business depending on the role you’re in. Our Head Office is located in the Northern Quarter in Manchester City Centre. So if you are travelling by train, tram or bus we’re perfectly located, plus we’re surrounded by cool cafes, trendy bars and the best places to eat!
• Our full-time working hours are 36.17 per week over 5-days. We don’t have strict working hours therefore there is some flexibility around start and finish times as long as you are meeting the needs of the business.
• Our promise to you:
• We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

What happens when you apply to a role at N Brown?

As soon as we receive your application, we’ll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us. Good luck!

Employees in our business may have access to our customers’ personal data therefore for a number of our roles, offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from obtaining a position with N Brown Group.