Print & Packaging Assistant Designer - Own Label

Harrod's Own Label team is looking for a Print and Packaging Assistant Designer to help shape the visual identity of our premium product ranges. Please upload a portfolio [PDF document, ensuring the file is less then 5MB] for your application to be considered for this role.

About the Role

As a Print and Packaging Assistant Designer, you'll play a key role in researching, designing, and delivering innovative packaging and print concepts that reflect Harrods' premium aesthetic and strategic direction. Working closely with the Design Manager and wider teams, you'll contribute to seasonal strategies, support product development, and ensure designs are delivered efficiently and to the highest standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the creation of packaging and print designs across multiple categories, from concept to supplier-ready briefs.
• Collaborating with Buying, Merchandising, and Technical teams to ensure designs meet commercial and aesthetic goals.
• Managing cutter guides, typography, graphic layouts, and print specifications with precision and creativity.
• Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality samples and adherence to sustainability commitments.
• Contributing to trend research, mood boards, and in-season design updates to drive innovation and respond to customer needs.

Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working – this is what we refer to as 'Hybrid'. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on-site, depending on business needs.

Please see our policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.

About You

You will be a creative and detail-oriented designer with a passion for premium packaging and print. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are confident managing multiple projects, and bring a proactive, solution-focused mindset to everything you do. Your ability to collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with suppliers will be key to your success in this role.

You must have:

• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign).
• A keen eye for typography, layout, and retouching, with a premium design sensibility.
• Experience in packaging design, including technical knowledge of materials, finishes, and supplier processes.

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.

Uniquely You

Whilst 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 can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

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.

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