Junior Product Designer

About the Role

This role supports the design and development of seasonal product collections across menswear, womenswear, kidswear and lifestyle ranges. It sits within the Merchandise Product team and works alongside the Lead Product Designer and wider Product team. The position supports the creation of commercially successful products from initial concept through to production, helping to deliver collections that reflect the club's brand and meet the needs of a diverse fanbase.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of seasonal apparel, accessories, lifestyle products and kidswear collections.
• Create product CADs, colourways, graphics and technical design packs.
• Research fashion, sport, streetwear, youth culture and consumer trends to identify new opportunities and inspiration.
• Develop mood boards, colour palettes, product stories and range concepts.
• Work closely with Product Development to ensure accurate and detailed information is provided for sampling and production.
• Review and amend samples, updating fit, fabric, colour, graphic and product details based on feedback.
• Maintain organised design files, product information and critical path documentation.
• Support seasonal range reviews, product presentations and sign-off meetings.
• Contribute creative ideas that enhance the quality, relevance and commercial performance of Chelsea FC product ranges.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Fashion Design, Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of apparel and product design, including graphics, colour, fabrics, trims and construction.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, with the ability to produce high-quality CADs and technical packs.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Genuine passion for football, fashion, sport, streetwear and wider cultural trends.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design thinking and product development capability.
• Commitment to embodying the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others.
• Commitment to adhering to the club's policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• Commitment to acting as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrating a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with the club's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels.
• Commitment to creating a safe environment and acting to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and reporting any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead.
• Commitment to reporting any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department.
• Successful applicants must complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment; depending on the role, other child protection screening may be required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience designing across menswear, womenswear, kidswear or lifestyle products would be advantageous.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to develop a career within one of the world's leading football clubs.

About the Company

Chelsea FC is one of the world's leading football clubs.

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