Joules Store Design & Visual Merchandiser Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Market Harborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Store Design and Visual Merchandiser Coordinator to join their creative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and execution of retail environments that reflect the brand's identity. You will engage in exciting projects, work closely with internal stakeholders, and ensure designs meet both aesthetic and regulatory standards. The position allows for collaboration with talented professionals and provides a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about design and eager to make a difference in the retail landscape, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Creative working environment

Employee discounts

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering interior design projects and managing stakeholders.
• Ability to prepare 2D and 3D designs and adhere to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver interior design projects and manage planning applications.
• Collaborate with teams for design effectiveness and improvements.

Skills

Interior Design

Project Management

Collaboration

Creativity

Communication

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Experience in Retail Design

Tools

CAD (Vectorworks)

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Workspace

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Client:

Next

Location:

Market Harborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Ready to start your Joules Journey?

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.

Step into the role of Store Design and Visual Merchandise Coordinator!

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

Your role of Store Design and Visual Merchandise Coordinator sits within our friendly and creative Visual Merchandising department.

Your Role:

• To deliver a variety of interior design and building projects across the business.
• Survey buildings at the feasibility stage.
• Prepare 2D plans and elevations, working drawings, the ability to deliver 3D Models, signage schemes and colour presentations for internal and external use, using CAD (Vector works) and Adobe Creative suite software.
• Ensuring all drawings adhere to current planning and building regulations.
• Liaise with and obtain the approval of key internal stakeholders for the proposed designs.
• To complete, submit and manage Planning and Building Control applications for statutory approvals.
• Submit drawings to external project managers to obtain quotations for all works.
• Review quotations to ensure that work meets budgetary requirements of each project.
• Ensure POs are raised and issued to contractors in time to meet project timescales.
• Code and approve invoices to ensure prompt payment.
• On assigned projects, be the company’s lead representative through the construction period to ensure that the build matches the design intent.
• Work closely with external project managers consultants and other design professionals, manufacturers and contractors.
• Visit stores throughout each project.
• Brief graphics and marketing teams for artwork required for shopfront opening vinyls through to In-store Imagery (Fitting Rooms/Till Point).
• Snag and sign off completed projects.

Design Development

• Participate in the review of the store environment and the design and effectiveness of store fixtures and fittings to identify improvements and potential cost savings in liaison with the VM teams and have creative input.
• Undertake research to establish appropriate construction methods and materials having regard to the company’s intent to create a more portable, reusable and sustainable shop fit.
• Source products and samples and produce mood/sample boards for design presentations.
• Engage with manufacturers to develop construction drawings and prepare prototypes of proposed new equipment for internal consideration and approval.
• To ensure the store design guidelines are updated to incorporate all new developments for internal and external use.
• Manage seasonal update of in store imagery allocations for internal and external use
• Support VM team when required for new store openings/IG’s and internal set ups.

Property

• Support the Property Manager with site identification.
• Support the property team with design specs for maintenance issues

General

• Professional approach at all times
• Team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Willing to adapt and take on new challenges, demonstrating innovation and initiative to suggest new ideas or ways of working
• Energetic, self - motivated and inspirational
• Pro-actively confident with drive and determination to succeed and strive for continuous improvement
• Liaising with other internal departments, external agencies, contractors and suppliers.
• Travel within the UK and abroad.

About You:

To really shine within the role of Store Design and Visual Merchandise Coordinator 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 Store Design and Visual Merchandise Coordinator at Joules was made for you!

From a technical and operational perspective, it would also be advantageous if you have:

• Google Work Space
• CAD Experience (Vectorworks or alternative software)
• Experience within a similar role is essential ideally within an interior design background

Where will you be working?

This is a full time role field based role where you can also expect to be present at our Head Office in Leicestershire, 2 days per week. This would be in line with business needs.

‘The Barn’ is Joules’ purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Built in 2020, our team benefits from a creative, collaborative and open plan working environment that boasts comfort and exceptional design. It’s truly a great place to work.

Our Partnership with Next:

Combining Joules’ exceptional product design, marketing and brand building skills with NEXT’s Total Platform infrastructure enables us to reach more of our customers with authenticity and integrity, as well as provide exceptional customer service.

Joules lead on Product, Design, Print, Creative Brand Strategy and Marketing whilst NEXT supports on Retail, HR, Finance, Distribution, Customer Service and Returns - offering operational excellence.

In essence, our partnership with NEXT means that we are perfectly positioned to move forward with the next chapter of our journey and in the words of our Founder, Tom Joule… ‘This is just the start!’

Explore the Benefits of Embarking on Your Joules Journey:

We’ve put together a package of financial rewards and wellbeing benefits to enable our people to spend their time in style whilst achieving work life balance.

To find out more about our benefits see below.

To start your Joules Journey, Apply Now.