Designer

We are looking for an experienced Designer to join our Creative Content team here at Harrods on a fixed-term maternity cover for 10-12 months . You will be responsible for designing cross channel elements across Harrods, which focus on both print and digital delivery.

About the Role

As a Designer, you will be comfortable in taking projects from concept to ready for print and taking a brief from stakeholder to delivering the final output. Reporting to the Lead Designer, you will be collaborating across the business to support with business needs. You will have purposeful thinking of what is being communicated on a conceptual level, and use your creativity to solve problems by thinking of multiple channel usage; whilst being innovative within constraints of cost and time.

You will have an advanced understanding of branding and brand consistency, choosing the most suitable style and techniques based on the brief and brand guidelines. You will collaborate with other creative teams within the business, such as Visual Merchandising and Social Media to respond holistically and consistently to briefs.

You will be keeping up with trends in luxury design, and the creative efforts of our major competitors as well as other luxury brands, both in-stores and online. You will mentor junior members of the team, and support our freelancers when necessary.

About You

You will have great working knowledge of printing techniques and you are highly adept with writing printing specs for costing. You will be a strong communicator, with the confidence to build strong relationships across our internal and external stakeholders. You are a proactive problem solver, and thrive in a fast-moving environment tackling several projects and quick turnaround of ad hoc requests.

You will also:

• Be confident with the Adobe Creative Suite (AfterEffects, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Be experienced in presenting design, with experience in Photoshop or Keynote being beneficial.
• Have excellent layout skills and typography.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

While our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you do not meet every desired criteria but feel you have the skills and experience to thrive in this role as well as a genuine interest in working for Harrods and you can demonstrate an alignment with our values, we would encourage you to apply.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods