[JOBS] ASSISTANT DESIGNER : JOULES

Texintel; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion brand is seeking an Assistant Designer for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Market Harborough. This role involves supporting the creative process and ensuring designs meet commercial needs. The ideal candidate will have a Background in Textile or Fashion Design and experience in the fashion sector. Strong collaboration skills and a passion for fashion are essential. This is a full-time, onsite position offering valuable experience in a vibrant design team.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Illustrator with a degree in Textile or Fashion Design.
• Experience in the industry through work or internships preferred.
• Outgoing, friendly, and adaptable in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of seasonal design ranges balancing creative and commercial needs.
• Work across multi-product, handling various projects with management support.
• Assist in creating styles that respond to a creative brief.

Skills

Illustrator

Fashion Design

Commercial Acumen

Trend Prediction

Collaboration

Education

Textile or Fashion Design Degree

Job description

About the Role

Assistant Designer (12 month Fixed Term Contract) at Joules Head Office within our friendly and creative Design Team.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and development of seasonal design ranges across outerwear, balancing creative and commercial needs to deliver against the Concept brief.
• Work across multi-product, handling varied and exciting projects with full support from management.
• Assist in creating a broad variety of styles that creatively respond to a brief, embracing a commercial eye and a think‑outside‑the‑box approach.

About You

• Illustrator proficient with a Textile or Fashion Design Degree or equivalent.
• Preferably has experience within the industry via paid work, work experience or internship.
• Outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic with ability to adapt and collaborate in a close‑knit team.
• Genuine excitement about the brand.
• Confident in swapping between different products; workload is varied and fast‑paced.
• Capable of working cross‑functionally and building strong rapport across teams.
• Understanding of commercial acumen, customer and market positioning.
• Excellent trend prediction with ability to translate into contemporary relevance for the Joules brand.
• Resourceful, drive and willingness to make the role your own.

What We Value Most

• Interest in fashion and retail industry.
• Fearlessly creative with ideas to share.
• Not afraid to fail and grow.
• Positive attitude toward future of the brand.
• Adaptability to embrace change.
• Collaborative spirit and readiness to give it your all.
• Celebrating success.

Where you will be working

Full time, 12 month fixed term contract role based at “The Barn” – Joules’ purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The role is office based onsite.

Your Application

Please submit a relevant cover letter and portfolio. Applications lacking these documents are unlikely to be progressed.

Your Design Portfolio

• Demonstrate technical skills and unique handwriting.
• Showcase consideration of the Joules customer.
• Include research on latest trends and reflect in moodboard.
• Showcase strongest designs, focusing on quality over quantity.

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