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Assistant Designer (Non-Clothing)
Fatface Corporation —Havant
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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- Communication skills
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Assistant Designer (Non-Clothing)

Fatface Corporation
Havant

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
13 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Sabbatical
Enhanced maternity leave
Referral programme
Car scheme
Sick pay

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
Sourcing
Supply chain
Adobe Illustrator
Communication skills

Full job description

Department Design
Reports To Designer
Contract Type
Working Arrangements/Pattern
Working Location

About us
Who are we?
For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and
more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life.

Our mission statement:
Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always.

Our Product formula:
Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified.

We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 best places to work 2025 and best
places to work for women 2025.

Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality
within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect
with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an
environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of
marginalisation in our workplaces.

Role Summary

To design a commercial range of products which is in line with the Design direction and brand
strategy. Assist the Designer in all aspects of the design function.

Role Responsibilities

Assist in gathering information on season trends appropriate for the Fat Face brand

through research, competitor visits and reviews of past performance.

Input into the department product strategy producing competitor and product

information as required.

Monitor supplier and market activity to update own knowledge with the latest trends,

techniques and washes to ensure the Fat Face products are up to date.

Originate and develop design ideas which deliver the design direction, and which are in

line with the departmental product strategy.

Produce comprehensive design packs, ensuring accurate and completion in line with

critical path, work with the buying team to achieve right first-time sampling.

Be aware of selection meetings and chase in relevant proto samples from supplier.
Attend fit sessions when required to ensure the design signature is accurately interpreted

through the development stage and that the products remain on brand.

Assistant Designer
Job Description

Sensitivity: General

Supervise, train and develop the design assistant. Monitoring performance against their

training programme, highlighting areas for improvement.

Oversee the management of design samples, boards and information for meetings to

ensure all requirements are satisfied.

Feedback on current trends and styling information and make suggestions for product

designs, understanding the implications on the critical path.

Keep up to date with department and product sales performance and trading activity and

feedback into design process.

Develop self through store, competitor, shows and supplier visits. And through increased

awareness of other functions and company activity.

Deputise for the Designer when required.
Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that

you can directly impact at all times’

Skills and Experience

Design experience required
Previous experience in garments essential
Degree or equivalent in design-based subject
Presentation skills
Use of computerised design system – Photoshop, Illustrator
Good communication and influencing skills
Good planning and organisation skills
Supervisory and task delegation

Role Competencies

Good understanding of customer profile, product range and competitors
Brand and market awareness
Up to date with changing trends and able to translate into commercial designs
Knowledge of critical path and product life cycle
An understanding of the supply chain for product and fabric sourcing and development
Understanding of garment construction
A team player who is happy to support across wider design team when necessary
Passion for product and design

Key Contacts and Relationships:

Internal

Design Team
Buying Team
Merchandising Team
Quality Team
Marketing Team

External
• Suppliers

Freelancers

Assistant Designer
Job Description

Sensitivity: General

Accountable for Resources:

1. Design Outputs

Tech Packs: Creating and maintaining accurate comprehensive tech packs.
Proto Samples: Ensuring samples are aligned with the design direction and delivered on

time.

Trend Reports: Delivering insights from trend research, competitor analysis, and

customer feedback to inform the product strategy.
2. Critical Path Management

Design Timelines: Ensuring tasks related to design, sampling, and approvals are

completed within the set critical path deadlines.

Project Milestones: Accountability for meeting key design and product development

deadlines.

3. Sample Management
• Design and Proto Samples: Managing the organization, storage, and presentation of

samples for design meetings and approvals.
4. Design Assets and Materials

Fabric, Trim, and Color Libraries: Maintaining and utilizing resources to support

innovative and brand-aligned product development.

Mood Boards and Trend Boards: Accountable for curating and presenting visuals that

communicate the seasonal direction.

5. Collaboration Tools and Reports
• PLM System and Documentation: Ensuring all design-related updates and files are

accurately recorded and maintained in internal systems.

Feedback Loops: Gathering input from fit sessions, sales reports, and team discussions

to refine designs.
6. Brand Standards and Vision

Adherence to Brand Guidelines: Ensuring all designs reflect the FatFace brand

aesthetic, customer profile, and market positioning.

Sustainability Goals: Contributing to and championing initiatives that align with the

company’s social and environmental mission.

FatFace Benefits:
Financial & Protection Benefits

Sick pay allowances
Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues)
Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options
Dental insurance (colleague funded)

Discounts & Perks

60% off FatFace products
25% discount at Next stores (across full price products)
O2 phone discount
Discounted gym membership
Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues)
EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues)
Perkbox – our online platform offering:

o Day-one access
o Exclusive brand discounts

Assistant Designer
Job Description

Sensitivity: General

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you’re excited about this role but
your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply — you might be just the right
fit.

o Wellbeing content
o Home workouts and more

Health & Wellbeing

Specsavers eye care scheme

o Eye tests and contributions to glasses

Free period products
EAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support

Learning & Development

THRIVE – our learning management system:

o Day-one access
o 1,000s of learning resources

Time Off & Leave

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Sabbatical leave (in line with service)
Enhanced family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity leave
Flexible Working Opportunities – flexible working requests can be made from day one of

employment and are considered on an individual basis.

Additional Perks

Refer a Friend scheme

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