Print Designer

The Role

At Lucy & Yak, print is all about storytelling, self-expression and a huge part of what makes our clothes feel joyful, distinctive and unmistakably us.

We're looking for an experienced Print Designer to lead the creative direction of our prints, graphics and surface patterns, bringing fresh ideas, exciting colour and thoughtful design to every collection. You'll combine artistic flair with a deep understanding of sustainable design, creating prints that our community will love while staying true to our values.

Working closely with our Head of Product and wider Design team, you'll shape seasonal print stories from initial inspiration through to final production, nurturing creative ideas, supporting your team and helping evolve the Lucy & Yak print handwriting.

What you'll be doing...

Bringing our print vision to life

• Research, create and design original prints, graphics and surface patterns that celebrate the Lucy & Yak aesthetic.
• Build inspiring seasonal print stories, themes and colour palettes that feel exciting, considered and commercially relevant.
• Explore trends, art, culture, vintage references and everyday inspiration, translating them into designs that feel uniquely Lucy & Yak rather than trend-led.
• Lead creative research trips and share inspiration with the wider Product team through engaging presentations, mood boards and design concepts.
• Design original prints and guide the development of others across the team, ensuring a balanced print architecture throughout each collection.
• Produce clear print briefs and artwork packs, communicating design intent, colour, scale and technical specifications for production.

Collaborating across the business

• Partner closely with the Head of Product to develop seasonal creative direction.
• Work alongside our Product Development team to select the most appropriate materials and print techniques for each design.
• Collaborate with our Accessories Designer to create cohesive collections across apparel and accessories.
• Build strong relationships with our Technical and Sustainability teams to ensure all prints meet our ethical, environmental and quality standards.
• Develop positive partnerships with our global print mills and suppliers, communicating clearly and collaboratively throughout the design process.
• Visit suppliers when needed to support development and strengthen working relationships.

Leading and supporting the team

• Manage, mentor and inspire our Junior Print Designer and Design Assistant
• Help shape artist collaborations, creative campaigns and exciting opportunities for future collections.
• Keep projects organised, balancing creative exploration with seasonal deadlines and critical paths.
• Support the wider Design team throughout fittings, print approvals and fabric approvals whenever needed.

Championing great design

• Create and maintain CADs, range plans and presentation materials throughout the season.
• Present creative concepts confidently to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure every collection reflects our customer, our values and our Lucy & Yak personality.

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• At least 3 years' experience in a Print Designer role within fashion or textiles.
• A brilliant eye for colour, composition, print layout and storytelling.
• Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Google Workspace.
• Experience creating repeat prints, graphics and production-ready artwork.
• A good understanding of fabrics, print techniques and garment construction.
• Knowledge of sustainable materials and lower-impact printing and finishing methods.
• Confidence presenting ideas and communicating creative concepts to different audiences.
• Great organisation skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects with ease.
• Curiosity, creativity and a genuine excitement for designing products that people will treasure.