Overview
Joules Designer - Sweats, Fleeces and Nightwear (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
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Company: Joules. Competitive salary.
Your role
Ready to start your Joules Journey?
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.
Step into the role of Joules Designer - Sweats, Fleeces and Nightwear (12 Month Fixed Term Contract).
Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office.
Your role of Designer - Sweats, Fleeces and Nightwear sits within our friendly and creative Design department.
To ensure that the designs for your product area are representative of the latest fashion trends whilst reflecting the Joules brand in order to meet the expectations of our customers.
Responsibilities
* Manage effectively your team, resources and workload in order to achieve efficiently your department’s business strategy. This will involve controlling set budgets, prioritising workflow and conducting regular team reviews to ensure deadlines and targets are met.
* Delegate tasks effectively to ensure the workload is appropriately and fairly distributed amongst the team.
* Motivate your team to ensure they maximise performance levels.
* Plan and create a vision for your product area and make proposals to your Line Manager and product teams.
* Identify new areas of potential business and put forward proposals to your Line Manager and product teams.
* 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.
* Produce 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.
* Work with Buying, garment Tech and suppliers to ensure the prototypes reflect your designs and meet the required standards.
* Regularly review the effectiveness/impact of your designs through, analysing trading information, regular contact with the stores and with the product teams to leverage this knowledge to inform future proposals.
About you
To really shine within the role of Designer - Sweats, Fleeces and Nightwear you must be able to work flexibly and at pace with a passion for the Fashion industry. 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
Then look no further, the role of Designer - Sweats, Fleeces and Nightwear at Joules was made for you!
From a technical and operational perspective, it would also be advantageous if you:
* Hold a Degree or HND in fashion or textiles or have extensive, equivalent experience.
* Experience in Sweats, Fleeces and Nightwear design is essential for this role.
* You must be proficient in Illustrator.
* Organisational skills and strong time management.
* Enthusiasm for and dedication to the Joules brand.
Willingness and high level ability to liaise with colleagues, suppliers and all relevant stakeholders.
Where will you be working?
This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave and it will be based at The Barn - Joules’ purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, 5 days per week.
Your Application
Please note that applications not accompanied by a cover letter and portfolio are unlikely to be progressed. We highly recommend that your application includes the following:
* 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?
Due to the high volume of applications received for our roles, please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. Please review the following Joules Cover Letter advice to support your application.
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.
Please note that we may close the advert early if the required level of applications is received - this role requires an immediate start so apply now to receive early consideration.
What’s next
* 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
* Family Day and Volunteering Leave
* 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 headoffice_joulesHR@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
Job Info
* Job Identification 72616
* Job Category Joules
* Posting Date 09/29/2025, 03:20 PM
* Apply Before 10/12/2025, 11:00 PM
* Job Schedule Full time
* Locations The Barn, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QD, GB
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