Assistant Creative Concept Designer

NEXT Retail Ltd.; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Market Harborough seeks an Assistant Creative Concept Designer. In this creative role, you'll support the design team on seasonal campaigns, develop concepts for various channels, and gather competitor insights. Ideal candidates are passionate about fashion, creative, flexible, and collaborative. A relevant design degree and proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud are preferred. Enjoy benefits like a 25% staff discount and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Flexibility in start and finish times

25% staff discount

Access to discounts with retailers

Collaborative working environment

Competitive employer pension contributions

Employee Assistance Program support

Qualifications

• Keen interest in the fashion and retail industry.
• Relevant experience within the industry through internships or experience.
• Good collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work within the concept design team for seasonal campaigns.
• Support with the creative concept response to briefs.
• Gather and organize competitor research.

Skills

Interest in fashion

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Adaptability

Collaboration skills

Education

B.A (Hons) Design/Graphics degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID 72009

Team Product

Location Market Harborough

Job Schedule Full time

Salary competitive

Posting Date 28/01/2026

Before 11/02/2026

Summary

About the Role:

Ready to start your Joules Journey?

Step into the role of Assistant Creative Concept Designer!

Discover an exciting, entry-level opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office.

Your role of Assistant Creative Concept Designer sits within our friendly and innovative Creative Services department.

Your Role:

Work within the concept design team with Seasonal Campaigns and Briefs. Be responsible for supporting and evolving our creative direction across Digital, Social, Retail, Wholesale & Campaigns.

• Under the guidance of senior members of the team support 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.
• Support the delivery of concept direction for a wide range of Digital, Social, Retail, Wholesale and product/ packaging briefs.
• Support in 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 various channels (social, photography, marketing)
• Support on creating 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 Assistant 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 Assistant Creative Concept Designer at Joules was made for you!

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 understanding for Colour, Typography and Layout
• Good collaboration and communication skills

Where will you be working?

This is a full time, 5 days per week role, based at ‘The Barn’ - this is Joules’ purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire.

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 will not be progressed.

Have you demonstrated your breadth of technical skills as well as your own unique handwriting?

• How do you explore use of colour and typography?
• Have you considered who the Joules customer is?
• Have you tailored your portfolio to reflect the Joules aesthetic?

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.

#LI-Onsite

• 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 [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Team Overview

This is where ideas become incredible collections. Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, and Technologists collaborate to create products our customers love. You'll spot global trends, strategically balance our range plans and meticulously test quality so every season feels fresh, inspiring and exceptional.

Explore similar opportunities across our business.

You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.

About Joules

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.

Challenges. Opportunities. The future. Let’s take it on at NEXT.