Junior Product Designer

Chelsea Football Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea FC is seeking a talented Junior Product Designer to join our Merchandise Product team. Develop seasonal menswear, womenswear, kidswear and lifestyle collections that connect with supporters worldwide and reflect the Chelsea FC brand.

You'll work with the Lead Product Designer to create commercially successful products from concept to production, building a strong portfolio and growing within a world-class football club.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Fashion Design, Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of apparel and product design, including graphics, colour, fabrics, trims and construction.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, with the ability to produce high-quality CADs and technical packs.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Genuine passion for football, fashion, sport, streetwear and wider cultural trends.
• Experience designing across menswear, womenswear, kidswear or lifestyle products would be advantageous.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design thinking and product development capability.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of seasonal apparel, accessories, lifestyle products and kidswear collections.
• Create product CADs, colourways, graphics and technical design packs.
• Research fashion, sport, streetwear, youth culture and consumer trends to identify new opportunities and inspiration.
• Develop mood boards, colour palettes, product stories and range concepts.
• Work closely with Product Development to ensure accurate and detailed information is provided for sampling and production.
• Review and amend samples, updating fit, fabric, colour, graphic and product details based on feedback.
• Maintain organised design files, product information and critical path documentation.
• Support seasonal range reviews, product presentations and sign-off meetings.
• Contribute creative ideas that enhance the quality, relevance and commercial performance of Chelsea FC product ranges.

Skills

Apparel design

CAD packs

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Fashion/Graphic Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

The Opportunity

Chelsea FC is looking for a talented and creative Junior Product Designer to join our Merchandise Product team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape seasonal product collections across menswear, womenswear, kidswear and lifestyle ranges that connect with supporters and consumers around the world.

Working alongside the Lead Product Designer and wider Product team, you'll support the creation of commercially successful products from initial concept through to production. You'll bring fresh ideas, a strong eye for design and a passion for football, fashion and culture, helping to deliver collections that reflect the Chelsea FC brand while meeting the needs of our diverse fanbase.

Whether you're an emerging designer with industry experience or a recent graduate with a strong portfolio, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within one of the world's leading football clubs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of seasonal apparel, accessories, lifestyle products and kidswear collections.
• Create product CADs, colourways, graphics and technical design packs.
• Research fashion, sport, streetwear, youth culture and consumer trends to identify new opportunities and inspiration.
• Develop mood boards, colour palettes, product stories and range concepts.
• Work closely with Product Development to ensure accurate and detailed information is provided for sampling and production.
• Review and amend samples, updating fit, fabric, colour, graphic and product details based on feedback.
• Maintain organised design files, product information and critical path documentation.
• Support seasonal range reviews, product presentations and sign-off meetings.
• Contribute creative ideas that enhance the quality, relevance and commercial performance of Chelsea FC product ranges.

Skills & Experience

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience) in Fashion Design, Graphic Design or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of apparel and product design, including graphics, colour, fabrics, trims and construction.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, with the ability to produce high-quality CADs and technical packs.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
• Genuine passion for football, fashion, sport, streetwear and wider cultural trends.
• Experience designing across menswear, womenswear, kidswear or lifestyle products would be advantageous.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creativity, design thinking and product development capability.
• To embody the club's BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
• To adhere to the club's policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
• To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
• To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
• To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.

Chelsea FC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, young people and adults at risk (vulnerable groups). We therefore require all successful applicants to complete a DBS Check prior to starting employment. Depending on the role, successful applicants may also be required to undergo other child protection screening where appropriate.