Joules Designer - Womenswear Jersey

Step into the role of a Womenswear Designer! Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office.

Working Pattern

This is a full time role based at ‘The Barn’ – Joules’ purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The typical hours for this role are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, and this is an onsite role.

Location

Market Harborough in Leicestershire is where Joules began in 1989. This market town is home to the brand’s Head Office and is full of independent shops, bars and restaurants. It also benefits from good transport links to London, making it easily accessible for visitors and commuters alike.

Responsibilities

• Plan and create a vision for your product area, making proposals for newness.
• Create mood boards to reflect key design influences and the overall vision for your department, in order to sell the looks, moods, colours etc to the product teams.
• Identify new areas of potential business and put forward proposals to your Line Manager and product teams.
• Collaborate with Buying and Technology to ensure the prototypes reflect your designs and meet the required standards.
• Use your knowledge of existing and potential suppliers to assist with the evaluation of the supplier base in relation to the production of your product range.
• Work with technology to assess the most effective method of producing your design prototypes and make recommendations to your Line Manager and product team.
• Regularly review the effectiveness/impact of your designs through regular contact with the stores and with the product teams and leverage this knowledge to inform future proposals.

Qualifications – Personal Qualities

• Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry.
• Want to be part of a team who loves getting stuff done.
• Have a genuine team spirit.
• Are fearlessly creative with ideas to share.
• Are not afraid to fail and grow.
• Have a genuine positivity for the future of our brand and all we can achieve.
• Are adaptable and can embrace change.
• Can work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your all.
• Enjoy celebrating success.

Qualifications – Technical and Operational Perspective

• Experience in a similar role within a lifestyle brand.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organisational skills and strong time management.
• Enthusiasm for and dedication to the Joules brand.
• Strong commercial awareness.
• Willingness and high level ability to liaise with colleagues, suppliers and all relevant stakeholders.

Application Requirements

Applications not accompanied by a relevant portfolio and cover letter are unlikely to be progressed.

• Have you demonstrated your technical skills as well as your own unique handwriting?
• Have you considered who the Joules customer is?
• Have you researched and considered the latest trends in the product category you are interviewing for?
• Does your moodboard reflect this?
• Showcase your strongest designs, focusing on quality over quantity!

Work Eligibility

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and would not, therefore, be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without sponsorship.

Benefits

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing benefits – Opt in Healthcare cash plan, free digital GP via the Aviva App, Wellhub app access with discounted gym membership, free access to an array of health and wellness apps and much more.
• We offer flexible start and finish times and discretionary flexibility to support your needs and help you navigate life's demands as and when your work allows.
• 25% staff discount on Joules and NEXT products.
• Up to 10% off most NEXT partner Brands & Branded Beauty products.
• Up to 25% off Joules partner Brands.
• Opt-in clothing allowance.
• Access to fantastic discounts at our NEXT staff shop.
• Life assurance.
• Reward Schemes – From a cycle to work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers.
• Collaborative, progressive and supportive working environment.
• Competitive employer pension contributions.
• Financial, physical and mental wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Dedicated Learning and Development.
• The Cafe – Our infamous on-site cafe offering subsidised, healthy, fresh and varied food available from breakfast through to lunch and beyond.
• Free on-site Parking & low cost EV charging points.

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

EEO Statement & Workplace Adjustments

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.