The Role:
Step into the role of a Menswear Designer
Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office.
Your focus will be on wovens, specifically shirting. You will be utilising your exceptional taste level to create designs that are representative of the latest trends whilst reflecting the Joules brand in order to meet the expectations of our customers.
This is a full time role based at our Market Harborough, Leicestershire Head Office whereby you must be willing to be present in the office 5 days per week.
What You'll Do:
* 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.
What You'll Bring:
To really shine within the role of a Menswear Designer you must be able to work flexibly and at pace with a passion for the Fashion industry and a clear understanding of lifestyle brands. However, what we value most here at Joules is your ability to really align with who we are. So, if you:
* 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
From a technical and operational perspective, it would also be advantageous if you have:
* Hold a Degree or HND in fashion or textiles or have extensive, equivalent experience.
* 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.
Your Application:
Due to the high volume of applications received for our roles, please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant portfolio and cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. Please review the following Joules Cover Letter advice to support your application.
Design Portfolio
- 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
Sponsorship:
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.
We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.
#LI-Onsite
We believe in dressing well for the weekend, every weekend. We are inspired by the countryside, coasts and towns in which we love to spend time. We champion our customers' style every step of the way and our people are no exception to this.
Prepare to be part of a dynamic, hard-working, collaborative and inspirational team, creating and bringing product to market season after season for our iconic British brand. You can expect a journey outlined with clear goals and aspirations shared by the whole business whilst building cross-collaborative relationships including the opportunity to work with our Founder; Tom Joule, and his Senior Team who have a wealth of knowledge to share.
* 25% off most Joules, NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
* Up to 10% off most partner brands & Branded Beauty products
* Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops
* Clothing Allowance
* One family day per year
* Reward Schemes - From a cycle to work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers
* Life assurance
* Pension
* Fantastic L&D opportunities
* A bold and vibrant place to work
* Free on-site Parking & low cost EV charging points
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
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 and leave a voicemail.