Role Title Designer – Lifestyle including gifting Department Designer Reports To Design Manager Contract Type Fixed Term (12 months) Working Arrangements/Pattern Full Time (35 hours) Working Location Hybrid Working (3 days office based) About us Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. Our Product formula: Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified. We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work 2026. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Role Summary Design and deliver innovative, multi-product lifestyle and gifting ranges, leading projects from concept through to production. Create original artwork and prints that bring fresh, commercially relevant ideas to life across a diverse product portfolio. Act as a key guardian of the brand’s visual identity, translating its handwriting into compelling, customer-facing assets across products, packaging, and seasonal communications. Your work will directly influence the visual proposition, driving customer engagement, supporting sales performance, and strengthening brand integrity and loyalty. Role Responsibilities Research, design, and develop ranges across multiple categories all year round. Drive newness and innovation, staying ahead of current and future trends. Create design packs, CADs, and artworks to achieve high-quality first samples within critical path timelines. Conduct market and competitor research to maintain strong commercial awareness. Review ranges with Buyers to ensure choice, balance, and maximise best sellers. Collaborate with Buyers on product development based on sales and trend insights. Liaise with suppliers on product details, fabrics, and construction. Present seasonal ranges and product vision to teams and senior stakeholders. Travel for inspiration and sourcing trips; attend trade fairs and supplier visits. Work with tech and responsible sourcing teams to ensure sustainable fabrics and trims. Collaborate with print and graphics teams to develop unique prints. Skills and Experience Degree or equivalent in Design based subject At least 3+ years’ experience at working at a designer level within the gift, home, packaging industry preferred Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign Experience working with cross -functional teams, like designers, buying and merchandisers, account managers and suppliers Proven ability to design product and packaging design from concept to final artwork. Experience working on product and packaging design from start to finish – from concept to the creation of final artwork and proofing Strong research skills Strong design skill including prints and graphics. Presentation skills Role Competencies Strong eye for trends and understanding of the FatFace brand Be organised, a self – starter and able to prioritise own workload Fantastic knowledge of lifestyle product including gifting, packaging and working on many options Ability to convey designs from paper to 3D design Good Knowledge of Factory processes and be able to articulate yourself clearly and confidently when communicating and briefing out suppliers Creative and able to convey vision of Fat Face Brand Comprehensive understanding of customer profile, product range
Designer - Lifestyle/Gifting in Hampshire
