TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- 12-month fixed-term contract for a Graduate Assistant Designer covering Womens Jersey.
- Based onsite at Joules Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
- Requires a degree in Fashion Design or a related creative discipline and previous fashion/lifestyle brand experience.
- Must include a portfolio and cover letter with your application.
- No visa sponsorship available; candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
About the Role
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract for a Graduate Assistant Designer covering Womens Jersey.
What You'll Do
- Shaping the category vision: Support the planning and creative vision for Womens Jersey ranges, bringing forward imaginative ideas and clear proposals for seasonal newness.
- Crafting visual concepts: Create inspiring mood boards, colour stories, and trend presentations.
- Spotting commercial opportunities: Identify fresh product potential across Womens Jersey, presenting confident recommendations.
- Bringing prototypes to life: Collaborate closely with Buying and Garment Technology to ensure samples capture aesthetic vision while balancing cost and craftsmanship.
- Partnering with suppliers: Review and build an effective supplier base for product areas, using knowledge of production methods.
- Refining technical details: Work with technical specialists to find the smartest, most efficient production methods for samples.
- Reviewing real-world impact: Stay close to retail feedback and performance figures to inform future ranges.
What You'll Bring
- An instinctive design eye, technical precision, and an appreciation for preppy British style with a modern, effortless feel.
- Enjoyment of fast-paced, multi-category product development.
- Attention to detail and creative enthusiasm.
- Willingness to share bold ideas, backed by commercial grounding and team spirit.
- A degree in Fashion Design or a related creative discipline.
- Previous experience within a fashion or lifestyle brand is preferred.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM software is advantageous.
- Hands-on skill in building detailed technical sketches, BOMs, and clear tech packs is advantageous.
- A well-organised approach to sample coordination, swatch libraries, and design archive maintenance.
- Sound commercial awareness paired with clear, confident written and verbal communication.
- Strong organisational habits and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet critical paths.
- A curious, positive attitude, open to feedback.
Your Application
Applications must include a portfolio of your work and a cover letter. Please share examples of original print designs, sketchbooks, and CAD work, along with a note explaining why you want to begin your creative journey at Joules.
Sponsorship
Successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK. Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and cannot sponsor candidates under the Skilled Worker route.