Description About the 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. Your role of Creative Concept Designer sits within our friendly and innovative Creative Services department. Your Role: Support the concept design team by responding to all Seasonal Campaigns / Project Briefs. Be responsible for supporting and evolving our creative direction across Graphics, Social, Retail, Wholesale & Campaigns. With guidance from the Manager; be responsible for creative concept response to brief for Seasonal Campaigns. Explore mood, colour, print, typography and layout throughout. For Retail; look at windows displays, title lockups and look and feel for POS. For wholesale; visual displays for product/ theme focus areas, title lockups, key prints, envoy and POS. For digital look at initial designs for homepages and email design - Also look at designs and ideas for social platforms. With support; be responsible for the delivery of concept direction for a wide range of Digital, Social, Retail, Wholesale and product/ packaging briefs. Be responsible for the delivery of creative asset packs for roll out to the creative delivery team. Continually strive to improve the overall look and feel of creative across multiple channels. Creating mood content to be used by various channels (social, photography, marketing). Create cohesive, clear and well presented projects. Admin support for the team. Artworking support for the Creative Delivery Team when required. Gather and organise competitor research. About You: To really shine within the role of Creative Concept Designer 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 Creative Concept Designer at Joules was made for you! From a technical and operational perspective, it would also be advantageous if you have: At least 3 years previous experience in an Assistant / Junior role within the creative industry. Great understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator) and Microsoft Office. Great understanding of colour, typography and layout. Great organization and analytical skills. Great collaboration and communication skills. Great ability to multi-task and manage own workload. Respond to briefs on time and in line with the critical path. Knowledge of 3D software, After effects and Figma would be advantageous. Where will you be working? This is a full time role based at ‘The Barn’ - this is Joules’ purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Built in 2020, our team benefits from a creative, collaborative and open plan working environment that boasts comfort and exceptional design. It’s truly a great place to work. We value your dedication and understand the importance of balance. This role is office based and typically requires 5 days a week working onsite, as we believe this is where we make the best decisions together. We do offer discretionary flexibility to support your needs and help you navigate life's demands as and when your work allows. Your Application Due to the high volume of applications received for our roles, please note that applications not accompanied by a design portfolio and cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. 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! Cover Letter Demonstrate your knowledge of the Joules brand, consider - Why Joules? Which Designers and Brands inspire you, why? What makes you, you? Tell us about your hobbies and interests - in true Joules fashion, we love to know how you spend your time off! 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. Our Partnership with Next Combining Joules’ exceptional product design, marketing and brand building skills with NEXT’s Total Platform infrastructure enables us to reach more of our customers with authenticity and integrity, as well as provide exceptional customer service. Joules lead on Product, Design, Print, Creative Brand Strategy and Marketing whilst NEXT supports on Retail, HR, Finance, Distribution, Customer Service and Returns - offering operational excellence. In essence, our partnership with NEXT means that we are perfectly positioned to move forward with the next chapter of our journey and in the words of our Founder, Tom Joule… ‘This is just the start!’