Role Title: Assistant Designer – Jewellery
Department: Design
Reports To: Designer
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Arrangements/Pattern: Full Time (35 hours)
Working Location: FatFace HQ, Havant
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 2025 and best places to work for women 2025.
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
We’re looking for a creative and commercially minded designer to join our Accessories team. This role is all about driving trend-led product development and ensuring our ranges are fresh, relevant, and aligned with the Fat Face brand.
Role Responsibilities
* Research and interpret seasonal trends through competitor analysis, market visits, and customer insights to identify opportunities for the brand.
* Create inspiring trend boards and design concepts that guide product development and deliver a cohesive, commercially viable range.
* Contribute to product strategy by providing insights on competitor activity, market direction, and customer preferences.
* Support the development of products from concept to launch, ensuring designs reflect key trends while meeting commercial objectives.
* Collaborate closely with buying teams and suppliers to bring ideas to life and maintain strong relationships throughout the development process.
* Monitor market activity and supplier innovation to keep designs fresh and relevant.
* Champion the brand’s social and environmental mission in all aspects of design and development.
* Provide admin support and deputise for the Designer when required.
* Proven design experience with a strong eye for trends and commerciality.
* Previous experience in accessoriesis essential, with an understanding of range building.
* Degree or equivalent in a design-based subject.
* Strong presentation skills to communicate ideas effectively.
* Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and Procreate (or similar design systems).
* Excellent communication and influencing skills to collaborate across teams.
* Strong planning and organisation skills to manage multiple projects.
* Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all times’
Skills & Experience
* Proven design experience with a strong eye for trends and commerciality.
* Previous experience in accessoriesis essential, with an understanding of range building.
* Degree or equivalent in a design-based subject.
* Strong presentation skills to communicate ideas effectively.
* Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and Procreate (or similar design systems).
* Excellent communication and influencing skills to collaborate across teams.
* Strong planning and organisation skills to manage multiple projects.
Role Competencies
* Good understanding of customer profile, product range and competitors
* Brand and market awareness
* Up to date with changing trends and able to translate into commercial designs
* Knowledge of critical path and product life cycle
* Understanding of hardware/jewellery construction
* A team player who is happy to support across wider design team when necessary
* Passion for product and design
FatFace Benefits
Financial & Protection Benefits
* Sick pay allowances
* Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues)
* Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options
* Dental insurance (colleague funded)
Discounts & Perks
* 60% off FatFace products
* 25% discount at Next stores (across full price products)
* O2 phone discount
* Discounted gym membership
* Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues)
* EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues)
* Perkbox – our online platform offering:
* Day-one access
* Exclusive brand discounts
* Wellbeing content
* Home workouts and more
Health & Wellbeing
* Specsavers eye care scheme
* Eye tests and contributions to glasses
* Free period products
* EAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support
Learning & Development
* THRIVE – our learning management system:
* Day-one access
* 1,000s of learning resources
Time Off & Leave
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Sabbatical leave (in line with service)
* Enhanced family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity leave
* Flexible Working Opportunities – flexible working requests can be made from day one of employment and are considered on an individual basis.
Additional Perks
* Refer a Friend scheme
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.