Team Fashion, Home \& Beauty Store London Support Office Location London, Greater London Position type Full Time Contract type Temporary Contract end date Contract end date: 31/12/2027 Salary Competitive + Benefits
Everyone is welcome at M\&S. No exceptions. It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M\&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves.
This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate.
All the details This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Homeware Designer to join our Kitchen category on a 12-month maternity cover contract, helping to shape beautiful, commercial ranges across dinnerware, glassware and textiles. You’ll play a key role in driving the category strategy, using your design expertise and customer instinct to develop product that feels fresh, relevant and unmistakably M\&S. Working closely with Buying, Technical and Design teams, you’ll bring ideas to life from concept through to delivery, while leading and supporting the Team to do their best work.
Please attach a sample of your portfolio as a PDF when submitting your application. We’re unable to access external portfolio links, so a PDF attachment will ensure your work can be reviewed.
Whatyou’lldo
Yourkeyaccountabilitieswillinclude
Work in collaboration with technical teams through the design and development process to ensure delivery of agreed materials, finishes, construction, quality and innovation strategy. Create tech packs delivering accurate and commercial product specifications, including, design aesthetic, materials, finishes, dimensions and functional requirements.
Work alongside the Buying and Technical teams to ensure critical dates for range line sheets, product specifications and tech packs are met within the critical path, building in key commercial priorities alongside forward-looking trends.
Work with the Design Lead and Designers on coordinated looks, trends and lifestyles through the process as required. Share trends across Home design teams to build strong cross-category looks and customer-focused product stories.
Build and develop a strong and creative JD/AD design team with a forward-looking approach to effectively work within a commercially focused culture.
Coach and manage JD/ADs/Graduates, identifying and acting on training and development needs
Whoyouare
Yourskillsandexperiencewillinclude
Design handwriting and taste level to be in line with M\&S style vision and in line with the M\&S customer expectation
Expert in the field of design with significant designer experience within the Retail and/or Manufacturing industry. Strong understanding of materials, finishes, construction, functionality and product quality to ensure product integrity.
Expert level of proficiency in Design related CAD software to include Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design and PLM
Deputise for Design Lead as required
Strong Communication and Influencing skills
What’s in it for you?
Working at M\&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.
Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:
Everyone’s welcome
We are ambitious about the future of retail. We are disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We are transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks \& Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.
We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.
If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.
Tostayclosetocustomers,oursupport teamsareintheofficethreedaysaweek aswebelievethat skillsaredevelopedthrough collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected.
Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
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I am fascinated by fashion trends but for me it really makes sense when I see the sales figures on screen. When I’m able to paint the picture with percentages, we can be more innovative as a team.
Kadeem (He / Him) \| Assistant Merchandiser Read full story Merchandising is all about getting the right stock, in the right place, in the right quantities, to drive up profit. So I like getting out to stores, seeing the products on display and hearing what customers are saying. That helps me to seize the moment and capitalise on current opportunities to go way beyond forecast.
Adam (He / Him) \| Junior Merchandiser Read full story I am fascinated by fashion trends but for me it really makes sense when I see the sales figures on screen. When I’m able to paint the picture with percentages, we can be more innovative as a team.
Kadeem (He / Him) \| Assistant Merchandiser Read full story Merchandising is all about getting the right stock, in the right place, in the right quantities, to drive up profit. So I like getting out to stores, seeing the products on display and hearing what customers are saying. That helps me to seize the moment and capitalise on current opportunities to go way beyond forecast.
Adam (He / Him) \| Junior Merchandiser Read full story I am fascinated by fashion trends but for me it really makes sense when I see the sales figures on screen. When I’m able to paint the picture with percentages, we can be more innovative as a team.
Kadeem (He / Him) \| Assistant Merchandiser Read full story Merchandising is all about getting the right stock, in the right place, in the right quantities, to drive up profit. So I like getting out to stores, seeing the products on display and hearing what customers are saying. That helps me to seize the moment and capitalise on current opportunities to go way beyond forecast.
Adam (He / Him) \| Junior Merchandiser Read full story
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Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or even volunteering for them.
Earn a competitive salary.
After completing your probation period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M\&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
Please note only contracts of more than 12 weeks are eligible for this benefit.
Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance.
Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).
We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.
Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.
Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary.
Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.
Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service. * Giving back * ### Giving back
Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or even volunteering for them. * Pay * ### Pay
Earn a competitive salary. * Colleague discount * ### Colleague discount
After completing your probation period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M\&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household.
Please note only contracts of more than 12 weeks are eligible for this benefit. * Time off * ### Time off
Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days. * Bonus * ### Bonus
We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance. * Life assurance * ### Life assurance
Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan). * Workplace savings * ### Workplace savings
We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes. * My Choices * ### My Choices
Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits. * Cycle to work * ### Cycle to work
Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance. * Smart tech * ### Smart tech
Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary. * Family friendly policy * ### Family friendly policy
Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.
We want you to feel supported, no matter what.
A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.
Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers.
Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M\&S colleagues and customers.
Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.
Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.
Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.
Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.
A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.
Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers.
Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M\&S colleagues and customers.
Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.
Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.
Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.
Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.
A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.
Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers.
Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M\&S colleagues and customers.
Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.
Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.
Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.
Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.
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Here’s what to expect at each stage of the application process. This can change depending on the role you’ve applied to. If you need any reasonable adjustments made at any stage, let us know and we can help.
Send us your application Fill in our short application form and hit submit.
Online assessment We’ll invite you to take part in an online assessment. This could be before or after your interview.
Interview We'll invite you to join us for an interview. This could be remote or in person. Here, we'll ask you some role based technical questions and examine the behaviours we're looking for.
Decision After we’ve decided, we’ll be in touch. If you’ve been successful, we’ll officially invite you to join the team and let you know the next steps.
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