Graduate Pattern Designer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a graduate Illustrator / Textile Designer/ Applied Artist or Graphic Designer looking to work on some fantastic retail commissions, homeware collaborations and help a unique social enterprise build their creative portfolio?
Designs in Mind is a working studio, tucked away in Shropshire, where adults living with mental health challenges work together on ambitious, experimental art and design projects. We believe that design has the power to positively affect how we feel, not only in how it looks but also through the experience of making.
We have recently completed a number of exciting collaborations with the Sanderson Design Group, Habitat, and Buy Design and are looking to expand our Artist Team to develop further relationships with leading homeware brands and create inhouse homeware collections for wholesale.
This is an excellent opportunity for an art and design graduate to join our unique social enterprise, being directly responsible for the quality, creativity and delivery of the external projects, collaborations. The building of Design in Mind creative portfolio from member projects, working within the Studio Artist Team.
Designs in Mind portfolio covers a diverse spectrum of product, from textiles to hard decorative products, gifting and cards.
We are looking for a flexible and agile multidisciplinary designer to join the team.
You will have a strong commercial eye and natural flair for colour. It is essential that you demonstrate strong illustrating skills and that you are a skilled pattern designer.
You can work at pace, work well in a team environment and are able to confidently communicate and share your ideas.
Job Role - 21 hours per week (3 days) £23k pro rata Benefits - Company pension scheme. Two Weeks Christmas closure (not taken from holiday entitlement) 28 days holiday ( or part time equivalent)
Skills and Experience Required: BA Hons degree in Textiles/Graphic Design or Illustration Experience working as a designer within a homeware team Excellent knowledge of Adobe illustrator & photoshop are essential Passion for design Highly creative & diverse portfolio showcasing multiple styles.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 22.5 per week
Salary: £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oswestry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Pattern Designer roles across Designs in Mind CIC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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