ABOUT THE ROLE

You will plan and deliver commercial and operational designs for all John Lewis formats that take into account the latest concepts that enhance the customer journey, consider ease of shopping and the customer shopping experience.

You will create and develop design solutions for store interior architecture across all John Lewis customer facing areas that are creative and in keeping with JL&P brand guidelines.

This role is looking for a mid-weight designer with proven Design experience with a Retail brand. In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £5.25 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

Expected salary - up to £52,000 depending on experience

Contract type - This position is a Fixed Term contract until the end of May 2027

Working pattern/flexible working - The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs, whilst balancing the needs of the business. Within the Brand and Store Experience team, we believe in the power of connection, which is why our core office days are Monday and Tuesday.  We typically aim for around three days a week in the office or visiting shops to allow for collaboration and attendance of key meetings. 

Location - This role is based at our London Head Office campus in Pimlico.  Please note, any cost incurred as a result of travel to the office is the responsibility of the successful candidate.  There is also a responsibility to visit our John Lewis branches when necessary and travel costs will be met in line with the travel policy.

A portfolio or examples of your work are required as part of your application.

Key responsibilities

• You will create and develop store plans and design solutions for store interior architecture across all John Lewis customer facing areas that are creative and in keeping with JL&P brand guidelines
• You will agree project timescales are adhered to and quality designs are signed off at the right time and by the right people
• You will work closely with all key stakeholders in the development of the brief, the concept design, block and detailed store plans
• You actively support and contribute to the design of a portfolio of projects or several departments simultaneously.
• You are responsible for setting up stakeholder meetings, communicating and agreeing when briefs are not hit to internal and external stakeholders,
• Invest in your personal and professional development to achieve your potential, by doing more, doing better, or doing different. Continuously engage with and actively contribute to your Profession.
• Take responsibility for actively engaging with change.

Essential skills/experience you’ll need

• Proven experience in store planning, interiors design and/or a design practice.
• Excellent AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketch Up, 3d visualisation and hand sketching ability.
• A passion for design and attention to detail.
• Excellent creative problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at different stages of development

Desirable skills/experience you may have

 

• A detailed understanding of how customers shop and engage in retail spaces 
• Knowledge and ability to use Revit, 3DS Max and V-ray
• Educated to degree level in a design/ architectural field
• Experience working with brands

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Closing Date:

October 26, 2026

Pay:

£49,000.00 - £72,000.00 Annual

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours of Work:

35

Job Level:

Partnership Level 7

Where You'll Be Working:

London Central Office, 1 Drummond Gate, London, , SW1V 2QQ

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.  

We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose.   

As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. 

We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. 

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.  

Important points to note:  

It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third-party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles. ​ 

We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants.  

We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.