Joules Print Designer - Womenswear - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Next; Market Harborough; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Clothing allowance

Pension

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Joules is seeking a Womenswear Print Designer for a 12-month fixed-term contract at The Barn, Market Harborough. You will design print ranges for womenswear, develop trend-driven colour palettes, and present to senior teams. Collaboration with Buying, Design and Merchandising is essential to tailor ranges by store and channel.

The role involves color matching, palette updates, supplier relationships, and mentoring juniors, with a typical 9-5 onsite pattern at Joules Head Office.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND in fashion or textiles or equivalent experience.
• Experience of producing on-brand print ranges with senior team support.
• Eye for colour, trends and fashion.

Responsabilités

• Design and deliver commercial, brand-right print collections for womenswear, creating print boards, palettes, and mood research.
• Present seasonal print ranges and trend proposals to senior management and product teams with samples.
• Collaborate with Buying, Design and Merchandising to build balanced store-ready ranges.
• Review weekly line performance with Buyers and Merchandisers to guide future ranges.
• Ensure colour matching, update palettes, and prepare factory-ready pitch sheets on deadlines.
• Build supplier relationships to drive innovative, cost-effective print finishes.
• Research macro/micro trends and summarize findings for the team.
• Coach/mentor junior team members and act as contact in absence of Senior Print Designer.

Connaissances

Print design

Trend research

Color theory

Time management

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Formation

Degree in fashion or textiles

Outils

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Description du poste

The Role

Step into the role of a Womenswear Print Designer for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract!

Job Description

The Role

Step into the role of a Womenswear Print Designer for a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract!

Ideal Start Date

December 2026

Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office.

Creates print designs for Womenswear product area that are representative of the latest trends whilst reflecting the Joules brand in order to meet the expectations of our customers.

To support and assist the Senior Print Designer within your specific area in developing, progressing & producing profitable print ranges across all departments.

Managing aspects of the department as required by the Senior Print 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.

Our Location

Market Harborough in Leicestershire, is where Joules began in 1989. This market town is home to the brand’s Head Office and is full of independent shops, bars and restaurants. It also benefits from good transport links to London, making it easily accessible for visitors and commuters alike.

What You’ll Do

• Design and deliver commercial, brand-right print collections for womenswear product area, creating print boards, colour palettes, and mood research for key milestone meetings.
• Confidently present seasonal print ranges, trend proposals, and research to senior management and product teams, bringing inspirational ideas and samples to weekly design sign offs.
• Partner closely with Buying, Design, and Merchandising to build balanced ranges tailored to store gradings, sales channels, and Joules' "good, better, best" pricing tiers.
• Review weekly line performance reports alongside Buyers and Merchandisers to track seasonal key print trading, identifying missed print opportunities and growth areas to inform future ranges.
• Take accountability for colour matching, updating palettes, preparing factory‑ready pitch sheets to meet tight deadlines, and ensuring print execution matches Joules' quality standards.
• Build strong supplier relationships, leveraging a deep understanding of print production techniques to drive innovation, push cost effective solutions, and explore new print finishes.
• Research macro and micro trends relevant to Joules, proactively organise inspiration trips, and summarise actionable findings to present back to the wider team.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, step up as the primary point of contact in the absence of the Senior Print Designer, and execute briefs as directed by senior leadership.

What You’ll Bring

To really shine within the role of a Print Designer you 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 Degree or HND in fashion or textiles or equivalent experience.
• Experience of producing on brand print ranges supported by senior team members.
• Eye for colour, trends and fashion.
• Adobe Skills - illustrator and photoshop required.
• Good technical understanding of print production and screen separation.
• Confidence in putting print into repeat tiles and pitch sheet creation.
• Awareness of the retail industry.
• Accountability to deliver within the role and drive the right results.
• An awareness of trends and impact of potential threats and opportunities.
• Ability to manage time and work to deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for the Joules brand and understanding of the Joules customer and their lifestyle.
• Ability to think strategically and problem solve

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

Our Working Way

At Joules, we honour our British heritage while creating products and experiences that delight, inspire, and connect with our customers every day. We are committed to bringing freshness and innovation to our collections, delivering style, quality, and joy in every season. We strive to be the leading brand in preppy, heritage ‘time off’ clothing, offering standout outerwear and rainwear, layered autumn and winter essentials, fresh spring and summer styles, and a broad selection across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and homeware.

At Joules we lead on product, design, print, creative brand strategy and marketing whilst NEXT supports retail, HR, finance, distribution, customer service and returns - offering operational excellence.

About The Team

• 25% off most Joules, NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Up to 10% off most partner brands & Branded Beauty products
• Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops
• Clothing Allowance
• One family day per year
• Reward Schemes - From a cycle to work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Fantastic L&D opportunities
• A bold and vibrant place to work
• 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.