Joules Menswear Designer

DescriptionAbout the Role:Ready to start your Joules JourneyStep into the role of a Menswear DesignerDiscover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office.Your focus will be on shirting but could include knitwear and bottoms also. You will be utilising your exceptional taste level to create designs that are representative of the latest trends whilst reflecting the Joules brand in order to meet the expectations of our customers.The rest of your day to day in the role:Plan and create a vision for your product area making proposals for newness.Create mood boards to reflect key design influences and the overall vision for your department in order to sell the looks moods colours etc to the product teams.Motivate your team to ensure they maximise performance levels.Identify new areas of potential business and put forward proposals to your Line Manager and product teams.Collaborate with Buying and Technology to ensure the prototypes reflect your designs and meet the required standards.Use your knowledge of existing and potential suppliers to assist with the evaluation of the supplier base in relation to the production of your product range.Work with technology to assess the most effective method of producing your design prototypes and make recommendations to your Line Manager and product team.Delegate tasks effectively to ensure the workload is appropriately and fairly distributed amongst the team.Regularly review the effectiveness/impact of your designs through regular contact with the stores and with the product teams and leverage this knowledge to inform future proposals.Manage resources and workload in order to achieve efficiently your departments business plan. This will involve controlling set budgets prioritising workflow and conducting regular team reviews to ensure deadlines and targets are met.About You:To really shine within the role of aMenswear Designeryou must be able to work flexibly and at pace with a passion for the Fashion industry and a clear understanding of lifestyle brands. 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 industryWant to be part of a team who loves getting stuff doneHave a genuine team spiritAre fearlessly creative with ideas to shareAre not afraid to fail and growHave a genuine positivity for the future of our brand and all we can achieveAre adaptable and can embrace changeCan work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your allEnjoy celebrating successThen look no further the role ofMenswearDesignerat Joules was made for youFrom a technical and operational perspective it would also be advantageous if you have:Hold a Degree or HND in fashion or textiles or have extensive equivalent experience.Excellent communication skills.Organisational skills and strong time management.Enthusiasm for and dedication to the Joules brand.Strong Commercial awareness.Willingness and high level ability to liaise with colleagues suppliers and all relevant stakeholders.Where will you be workingThis is a full time role based at our Market Harborough Leicestershire Head Office whereby you must be willing to be present in the office 5 days per week.Your ApplicationPlease note that applications not accompanied by a cover letter and portfolio are unlikely to be progressed. We highly recommend that your application includes the following:Design PortfolioHave you demonstrated your technical skills as well as your own unique handwritingHave you considered who the Joules customer isHave you researched and considered the latest trends in the product category you are interviewing for Does your moodboard reflect thisShowcase your strongest designs focusing on quality over quantityCover LetterDemonstrate your knowledge of the Joules brand.Which Designers and Brands inspire you whyWhat makes you you In true Joules fashion we love to know how you spend your time off Key Skills Customer Service,B2C,AIX,Contract Attorney,Automobile Service Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1