Designer - Lifestyle/Gifting (Fixed-Term)
Skills
About the role
Department Designer
Reports To Design Manager
Contract Type Fixed Term (12 months)
Working Arrangements/Pattern Full Time (35 hours)
Working Location Hybrid Working (3 days office based)
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 2026.
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
Design and deliver innovative, multi-product lifestyle and gifting ranges, leading projects from
concept through to production. Create original artwork and prints that bring fresh, commercially
relevant ideas to life across a diverse product portfolio.
Act as a key guardian of the brand’s visual identity, translating its handwriting into compelling,
customer-facing assets across products, packaging, and seasonal communications. Your work
will directly influence the visual proposition, driving customer engagement, supporting sales
performance, and strengthening brand integrity and loyalty.
Role Responsibilities
Research, design, and develop ranges across multiple categories all year round.
Drive newness and innovation, staying ahead of current and future trends.
Create design packs, CADs, and artworks to achieve high-quality first samples within
critical path timelines.
Conduct market and competitor research to maintain strong commercial awareness.
Review ranges with Buyers to ensure choice, balance, and maximise best sellers.
Designer – Lifestyle including Gifting
Job Description
Sensitivity: General
Collaborate with Buyers on product development based on sales and trend insights.
Liaise with suppliers on product details, fabrics, and construction.
Present seasonal ranges and product vision to teams and senior stakeholders.
Travel for inspiration and sourcing trips; attend trade fairs and supplier visits.
Work with tech and responsible sourcing teams to ensure sustainable fabrics and trims.
Collaborate with print and graphics teams to develop unique prints.
Skills and Experience
Degree or equivalent in Design based subject
At least 3+ years’ experience at working at a designer level within the gift, home,
packaging industry preferred
Expert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
Experience working with cross -functional teams, like designers, buying and
merchandisers, account managers and suppliers
Proven ability to design product and packaging design from concept to final artwork.
Experience working on product and packaging design from start to finish – from concept
to the creation of final artwork and proofing
Strong research skills
Strong design skill including prints and graphics.
Presentation skills
Role Competencies
Strong eye for trends and understanding of the FatFace brand
Be organised, a self – starter and able to prioritise own workload
Fantastic knowledge of lifestyle product including gifting, packaging and working on
many options
Ability to convey designs from paper to 3D design
Good Knowledge of Factory processes and be able to articulate yourself clearly and
confidently when communicating and briefing out suppliers
Creative and able to convey vision of Fat Face Brand
Comprehensive understanding of customer profile, product range & competitors
Demonstrate knowledge of trend within the marketplace
Be resilient in working at pace, adapting to change and open to constructive feedback
You should thrive and be able to organise and prioritise own workload
Work well within a collaborative, team focused environment, meeting tight deadlines and
sticking to critical path
Collaboration and Deliverables:
Collaboration External Agency or Consultant
Designer – Lifestyle including Gifting
Job Description
Sensitivity: General
External Supplier
NEXT Business Partners
FatFace Directors
Store Teams
Internal Product Teams (Design, Buying, Merchandising)
Internal Support Teams (Finance, IT, Retail Operations, People, Compliance, Property)
Internal Creative Teams (Marketing, Creative, Studio)
Industry Networking
Deliverables Department Spend vs Budget
Team Performance and Development
Compliance and Governance Requirements
Commercial Reporting
Project Delivery
Timelines and Deadlines
Resource Planning
Accountable for Resources:
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
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
Designer – Lifestyle including Gifting
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.
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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