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About the Role:

Ready to start your Joules Journey?

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 Assistant Designer - 2026 Graduate!

Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office. This is a Graduate position with applications shortlisted in Spring 2026 for a Summer 2026 start date.

What to expect on a day to day basis:

Your role of Assistant Designer sits within our friendly and creative Design or Print department.

• Responsible for supporting the creation and development of seasonal design ranges and prints across womens, mens and kids wear, balancing creative and commercial needs to deliver against the Concept brief.
• Working across multi-product, you can expect varied and exciting projects to work on within a Department that has full support and enthusiasm from Management in terms of the bigger picture - there’s big plans ahead!!
• Assist in the creation of a broad variety of styles that creatively respond to a brief, embracing a commercial eye and a think outside of the box approach.

About You:

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

• Illustrator proficient with a Textile/Fashion Design Degree.
• You should have an outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic nature with the ability to adapt and work collaboratively within our close knit teams.
• A genuine excitement about the brand is a must (although we don’t think this is too difficult!).
• You must be confident in your ability to easily switch between different products as the workload is varied and at times fast paced.
• Strong commercial acumen with understanding of our customer and market positioning.
• Excellent trend prediction that you can translate into contemporary relevance for the Joules brand.
• A genuine sense of resourcefulness and the ability and drive to make the role your own.

What we value most here at Joules is your ability to really align with who we are as a Brand. So, if you:

• Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry
• 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 Assistant Designer - 2026 Graduate was made for you!

Where will you be working?

This is a full time role based at The Barn - our Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire and field based working onsite either at one of our Stores or events.

Your Application

Due to the high volume of applications received for our roles, please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. Please review the following Joules Cover Letter advice to support your application.

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.

Please note that we may close the advert early if the required level of applications is received - this role requires an immediate start so apply now to receive early consideration.

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.

• 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
• Family Day and Volunteering Leave
• 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 headoffice_joulesHR@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.