Concept Design Assistant Market Harborough, England
Job description
At Joules, we design clothing, accessories and homeware for all the family. We’re a British country lifestyle brand that encourages all of life’s adventures.
It’s been quite a journey from when we started way back in 1989 and we’re staying true to our roots. As a team that is always wanting to do better, we’re pleased that the adventure is as exciting as ever!
CONCEPT DESIGN ASSISTANT
Reporting to the Creative Concept Manager, you’ll support the concept design response to all Seasonal Campaigns / Project Briefs and you’ll also support the delivery of concept direction for a wide range of Graphic, Photography, Social, Retail, Wholesale & Campaigns.
Please not this role is predominantly based from our beautiful head office in Market Harborough and we are therefore looking for someone who is willing to work onsite full time.
Day to day as a Concept Design Assistant
- Support with styled flat briefs and product arrangements.
- Supporting the Concept Manager & Lead on delivering requirements for Campaign and Studio shoots. Including prop mood boards and shot plans.
- Support in the delivery of a fully comprehensive creative assets pack.
- Respond to briefs on time and in line with the critical path.
- Liaise effectively with the wider team.
- Continually strive to improve the overall look and feel of creative across multiple channels.
- Creating mood content to be used by various channels.
- Admin support for the wider team.
- Artwork support for the Creative Delivery Team when required.
What we would like you to have:
Key skills & Experience
- B.A (Hons) Design/Graphics degree (or related subject)
- Relevant experience in the creative industry leading Design Teams.
- An eye for artistic direction and production within the fashion industry.
- A keen Interest in Art Direction for Photoshoots.
- Good understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud Software (Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator) & Microsoft Office.
- Excellent organization, and analytical skills.
- Good collaboration and communication skills.
- Great time management and multi-tasking skills.
Above all else, we’re looking for someone with energy, positivity, and a true passion for our brand. You’ll have the ability to create the connectivity we need between our creative departments to tell the stories of Joules with engaging digital content on modern social platforms.
We recognise that some candidates may not meet all the essential criteria for the role, but we feel it’s your experience, skills and willingness to embed yourself as part of the Joules family to achieve great results for the brand, that will set you apart from others.
Therefore, as much as we would love to find a candidate with all the experience listed below, we do encourage you to make an application if there are areas within your experience where there is room for further development that we could support you with during your career at Joules.
Personal Attributes
- Passion and affinity for the Joules brand
- Will enjoy collaborative working
- Comfortable in working in a constantly changing and fast paced environment
- Strong commercial awareness
- A proficient multi-tasker with an eye for detail
- Able to keep calm under pressure
- An accomplished problem solver
- Genuine interest in retail and fashion
What you’ll get from us:
- 50% Staff discount
- Clothing Allowance
- Extended holiday (including Family and Volunteering leave)
- Flexible working
- Pension
- A bold and vibrant place to work with bold and vibrant people
There’s plenty more on offer, but let’s get the ball rolling first – send us your CV.
We believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. EVERYONE is welcome, EVERYONE is included, EVERYONE is free to bring their true self to work in a safe space where we can set each other up for success.
