Menswear Designer
Step into the role of a Menswear Designer and discover an exciting opportunity here at Joules Head Office.
Job Description
As a Menswear Designer you will focus on wovens, specifically shirting. Your exceptional taste will create designs representative of the latest trends while reflecting the Joules brand to meet customer expectations. This is a full‑time role based at our Market Harborough, Leicestershire Head Office. You must be present 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 in this role you must be able to work flexibly and at pace with a passion for the fashion industry and a clear understanding of lifestyle brands. We value your alignment with our values so consider 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
* 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, please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant portfolio and cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. We encourage you to follow the Joules Cover Letter advice.
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 therefore not 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.
About Us
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.
About The Team
* 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 1,000 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 Café – our infamous on‑site café 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.
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 e‑mail headoffice_joulesHR@next.co.uk (please include "Workplace Adjustments" in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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