JOB DESCRIPTION
Designer
Designer
Because your ideas are our style. Design, our way.
As a Designer at Primark, you will plan a critical role in the delivery of the product strategy in Primark. You will drive the success of your department by identifying key seasonal trends, working with suppliers to develop best in class product and alongside B&M, strategically work to build and deliver well executed and exciting new ranges for our target customers.
You will work with teams across design to identify and deliver the newest and latest trends for our Global market. You will deliver colour direction and build seasonally appropriate colour palettes, identify key shapes and graphic newness, and drive fabric innovation.
You will be a collaborative and strategic designer, working with B&M, sourcing and our technical team, to seek out new opportunities of growth, ways to better the product and drive our LFL, in line with Primark’s strategic vision.
You will be a well trusted member of the BMD community within Primark. You will be seen as a leader that engages and inspires the junior members of our community. Driving collaboration across the wider Primark teams, to enhance our product offering and position on the high street.
What You’ll Do as a Designer
We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:
- Research and forecast trends using data insights, customer analytics, and global fashion intelligence to shape commercially relevant ranges.
- Develop innovative products and seasonal colour palettes, ensuring cohesive execution across the shop floor.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to source fabrics, refine fits, and deliver high-quality, trend-led products from concept to final approval.
- Lead and mentor the design team, driving creativity, setting clear expectations, and fostering professional growth.
- Present design vision and trend research to key stakeholders, influencing decisions with data-backed insights.
- Partner cross-functionally with buying, merchandising, marketing, and brand teams to bring product stories to life across all customer touchpoints.
Key Interactions and Engagements as part of this role:
As Designer, you will work closely with Primark’s Buying and Merchandising teams, as well as collaborating with other Design teams across all product categories to ensure alignment and a unified Design vision across our brand. You will represent your product categories and bring forward ranges for sign off at senior leadership meetings. You will also be expected to represent your product categories on working groups and forums across departmentally.
What You’ll Get
People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.
Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.
What You’ll Bring
We want every person in our organisation to feel like they’re making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you’ll need for the role:
- Proven design experience – 5+ years in fashion design, including at least 2 years in a leadership or team management role.
- Technical expertise – Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with a strong eye for seasonal trends and commercial application.
- Leadership skills – Ability to mentor, inspire, and develop a team while driving high performance and innovation.
- Stakeholder management – Skilled at building relationships and influencing cross-functional teams, suppliers, and freelancers.
- Excellent communication – Confident presenter with strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
- Organisational strength – Highly capable of planning, prioritizing, and delivering in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today… and enjoy career growth, our way.
About Primark
Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 16 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to create maximum joy at minimum cost – less money and less impact on the planet. Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Every person impacts the culture at Primark. Our values: Caring (we always strive to put people first), Dynamic (we bravely push the boundaries to stay ahead) and Together (we learn more, laugh more and achieve more as a team) outline the behaviours we expect of our people as we work with each other, our customers, our suppliers and our partners. Let’s see what impact you can make!
Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.
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