Job Description
The Role:
Step into the role of Assistant Creative Concept Designer.
Working Pattern: This is a full time role based at 'The Barn' - Joules' purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The typical hours for this role are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and this is an onsite role.
What you'll Do:
Join the Creative Services team and discover an exciting, entry-level opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office. Expect to be accountable for supporting and evolving our creative direction across Digital, Social, Retail, Wholesale & Campaigns.
Under the guidance of senior members of the team aid with the 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, social and digital.
For wholesale, visual displays for product/ theme focus areas, title lockups, key prints, envoy and POS.
Alongside your team, facilitate the delivery of concept direction for a wide range of Digital, Social, Retail, Wholesale and product/ packaging briefs.
Delivery of creative asset packs for roll out to the creative delivery team.
Creating mood content to be used by various channels (social, photography, marketing).
Gather and organise competitor research.
What You'll Bring:
To really shine within the role of Assistant Creative Concept Designer you must be able to work flexibly and at pace with a creative eye. From a technical and operational perspective, it would also be advantageous if you have:
B.A (Hons) Design/Graphics degree (or related subject)
Relevant experience within industry - this could be via work experience, via an internship or gap year, for example
An understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator) & Microsoft Office
An affinity for Colour, Typography and Layout
3D design skills would be advantageous
Good collaboration and communication skills
Your Application:
Due to the high volume of applications received for our roles, please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter and portfolio are unlikely to be progressed. Please review the following Joules Cover Letter advice to support your application.
Design Portfolio
Have you demonstrated your breadth of technical skills as well as your own unique handwriting?
How do you explore the use of colour and typography?
Have you considered who the Joules customer is?
Have you tailored your portfolio to reflect the Joules aesthetic?
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.
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 1000 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 Cafe - Our infamous on-site cafe 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 email (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on and leave a voicemail.