Your role in the JoJo story…

Do you dream of a role where you can make meaningful contributions that finish in days well spent? If you’re ready to begin a fabulous adventure and you’re passionate about designing innovative and imaginitive prints and graphics we have the perfect role for you.

At JoJo we’re on the lookout for a Print & Graphic Designer

You will be working under the guidance of your line manager this role is responsible for the research, development and design of a wide range of innovative and imaginative prints and graphics for multiple product areas across Childrenswear and Maternity clothing.

You will work closely with buying and heads of department to ensure the range is commercial balanced, driving newness and protecting core product. Managing critical path deadlines, ensuring personal and team targets are met.

A peek into your daily adventures

• Design and develop new and innovative prints and graphics across a variety of product areas, childrenswear clothing, accessories and maternity ranges.
• Building a strong working relationship with the wider team, including buyers and heads of departments - participating in range analysis, reviewing success’s and failures and developing the ranges accordingly together.
• Mentoring more junior members of the team, assisting with their development and time management.
• A thorough understanding of print repeat, graphic design, colour balance and commercial print handwriting. An awareness of costing limitations and the ability to problem solve within these areas.
• Ability to work closely and effectively with international factories, managing timelines to ensure key critical path dates are met, problem solving where needed and ensuring all comments are fed back in a timely manner.
• Work closely with technologists to ensure childrenswear safety standards are met.
• Drawing up detailed specific artwork packs.
• Owning the design critical path and supporting development and production critical paths to ensure wider business deadlines are met.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, understanding strengths and weakness’ within the supply chain and working with the buying team on sourcing strategies to minimise risk and on board new suppliers.
• Understanding the detailed construction on intricate embroideries and complex applique techniques.
• Responsible for presenting the range to direct line manager and the wider business as required.
• Be aware of the implications of copyright infringement and protection.

Skills that make you shine:

• 5+ Years minimum in a similar role at Designer level (required).
• Ability to effectively design multiple product categories.
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proven track record of designing and developing high quality prints and graphics in line with a brand identity.
• Exceptional team player, great communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work well with others and build strong relations with both internal colleagues and external vendors alike.
• In depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience managing junior members of a team.

Just to give you a taste of our culture, we’ll be looking for you to:

• Be a brand ambassador, safeguarding our values and ethos.
• Demonstrate honesty and respect in every interaction.
• Foster collaboration and open, active listening
• Take ownership of all aspects of the role.
• Be an effective problem solver.

Perks and Benefits:

• Hybrid working - up to 3 days in our JoJo House (our JoJo House is located in Battersea, 5 min walking distance from Battersea Power Station and 2 min from Battersea Park Station)
• Flexible start and finish time - office core hours are between 10:00 and 16:30
• Extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us, up to 38 days.
• Is it your birthday? Take it off and celebrate!
• Want to increase your holiday allowance? Holiday buying scheme.
• Let’s celebrate JoJo doing well – non-contractual bonus scheme.
• Helping plan for the future - enhanced pension scheme.
• Get on the move - cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing app - pay yourself 40% of your earned wages whenever you want.
• Saving scheme with Smart Money Cymru 
• Enhanced family leave.
• Flexible work options.
• Enjoy fabulous social events.
• Saying thank you – employee recognition programme (Huggg)
• Give back with volunteer days to support our communities.
• Prioritise your well-being with our Health and Wellbeing hub.
• Specsavers voucher – Get a free sight test and contribution towards glasses (T & C’s) apply.
• We love our products! Get 40% off JoJo branded lines instore.
• Embrace an “It’s up to you” learning environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Your furry friend doesn’t have to stay at home – our offices are dog friendly for friendly pooches.

Want to know more about JoJo?

We make happy and helpful clothes and products that let children be children – in all their silly, messy, adventurous, noisy, imaginative joy. But we’re not just about selling products; we’re about creating a warm, community-centric environment for our employees and our customers. From over 50 locations across the UK and Ireland and a thriving e-commerce platform, we offer a meticulously designed collection of children’s clothing, toys, and essentials designed with love and care: always with children at the forefront of our minds.

As a B Corp, our commitment goes beyond commerce, we strive for a sustainable future and take pride in our responsibilities to the planet and our communities. At JoJo, every role, every task and every day is an opportunity to support, inspire and contribute to the well-being of our teams and our customers.

We embrace and openly welcome people from different cultures, perspectives, and experiences to create a diverse and enriched environment. We work hard to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people, regardless of background to make sure we grow our company sustainably and with different cultural influences. By encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.