Role: Junior Designer - Women's Jersey, Nightwear and SweatsDepartment: DesignLocation: Havant, Hampshire (Hybrid Working Required)Contract: PermanentWho 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. Our purpose is to bring style and positivity to our customers lives through the clothes we make, the things we do and the values we have.We are Made for Life. Considered style. Trusted quality. Sustainably sourced. Proud to be a B Corp™.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 SummaryAs a Junior Designer you will supporting the jersey, nightwear and sweats category designer and be responsible for key products within a range. Working in conjunction with other category designers and buyers to create a collection for the category, help shape range direction and focal points as appropriate. Role Responsibilities To design and develop FatFace sweats, jersey and nightwear products appropriate to the trends and produce design briefs/packs for the direct supply base and to achieve high quality first samples within the critical path timingTo develop garments for own category and department design team where neededConduct market research to identify what the latest trends are and competitors rangesProviding advice on initial samples, ensuring manufactured garments match initial design specificationsLiaise with Buyers on costs/margins to ensure that the range can realistically be bought within given budgetsDesign ranges with the Buyer based on sales and trend information.CAD work including producing design packs, manipulating artworks, graphics and printsCAD range plans to ensure choice, newness and a balanced range offered to customersLiaising with suppliers on product and design detail.Present ranges to team and directors for sign off and adjustmentsSupport senior designer in research themes and directions for design presentationCreate and present trend packs, mood boards and forecasts to include key items for following seasons in preparation for department strategy & sign offCreate TP for manufacturers to follow and produce samples. Skills and Experience Degree or equivalent in Fashion based subjectExperience at Assistant/Junior Designer levelExperience in designing jersey, nightwear and sweatsAbility to design and spec garments and understand garment constructionPresentation SkillsAbility to communicate with externals and Senior ManagementGood research skillsAbility to organise and prioritise workload Role Competencies Strong eye for trends and understanding of the FatFace brandKnowledge of garment construction, treatments, fabrics and sustainable choicesGood knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop. Indesign and Illustrator)Understanding of colour stories and levelsAbility to convey designs from paper to 3D designGood Knowledge of Factory processesCreative and able to convey vision of Fat Face BrandComprehensive understanding of customer profile, product range & competitorsDemonstrate knowledge of trend within the marketplaceDemonstrate a casual and feminine handwriting Key Contacts and Relationships: Internal:• Product teamsExternal:• SuppliersAccountable for Resources: Represents the brand image and handwriting – impacting on a wide area of customer facing brand collateral and seasonal communications. The visual proposition of these assets can strongly effect sales, plus both brand integrity and customer brand loyalty. Our Benefits Include25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPerkbox our online platform to use from day one (this includes amazing online discounts, home workouts, wellbeing content, popular brand discounts e.c.t)THRIVE – Our learning management system- access from day one with 1000’s of pieces of learningDental Insurance (employee funded)Pension schemeEAP support around the clock- UNUM/Retail Trust/ Fashion Textiles SupportCritical illness/Death in service for Salaried staffSick pay allowancesO2 phone discountEye Tests/contributions to glassesSabbatical leave in line with serviceEnhanced Family Friendly polices i.e. Maternity LeaveRefer a friend scheme