At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative lifestyle and gifting products from concept to production.
- Company: Join a B Corp certified brand known for its inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts, flexible working, and extensive learning resources.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on lifestyle products while expressing your creativity.
- Qualifications: Degree in Design and 3+ years of relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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 & competitors.
- Demonstrate knowledge of trend within the marketplace.
- Be resilient in working at pace, adapting to change and open to constructive feedback.
- You should thrive and be able to organise and prioritise own workload.
- Work well within a collaborative, team-focused environment, meeting tight deadlines and sticking to critical path.
Collaboration and Deliverables
- Collaboration with External Suppliers and Internal Product Teams (Design, Buying, Merchandising).
- Accountable for Team Performance and Development.
- Project Delivery and Timelines and Deadlines.
FatFace Benefits
- Financial & Protection Benefits: Sick pay allowances, Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service, Pension scheme, Dental insurance.
- Discounts & Perks: 60% off FatFace products, 25% discount at Next stores, O2 phone discount, Discounted gym membership.
- Learning & Development: THRIVE learning management system, access to thousands of learning resources.
- Time Off & Leave: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, enhanced family-friendly policies.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply — you might be just the right fit.
Designer - Lifestyle/Gifting in Southampton employer: FatFace
At FatFace, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that champions creativity and collaboration. With a commitment to employee growth through our THRIVE learning platform and flexible working arrangements, we empower our team to thrive both personally and professionally. Located in a dynamic hybrid environment, our employees enjoy generous benefits, including substantial discounts, wellness support, and a focus on sustainability, making FatFace a truly rewarding place to work.
