About the Role:

Ready to start your Joules Journey?

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 products 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 Store Designer - Retail Stores & Projects!

 

Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office.

 

Your role is Store Designer - Retail Stores & Projects within our friendly and creative Visual Merchandising department. 

 

Your Role:

 

Manage the end-to-end design process, from concept development to project completion. Collaborate with Senior Visual Merchandiser, contractors and other external professionals to ensure that designs are executed accurately, within budget and aligning with business objectives. Implement and deliver projects, act between upper management and project team.  Responsible for the planning, management and monitoring of a project's design and health & safety during the pre-construction phase.  Survey buildings at the feasibility stage. Prepare Stores, Shows and Trade Show requirements in 3D/2D plans and elevations, working drawings, signage schemes and colour presentations for internal and external use, using CAD (Vector works) and Adobe Creative suite software.  Manage planning, building regulations and relevant statutory approvals.  Liaise with and obtain the approval of key internal stakeholders for the proposed designs. Submit drawings to external project managers to obtain quotations for all works.  Manage quotations to ensure that work meets budgetary requirements of each project.  Manage PO’s and ensure they are raised and issued to contractors in time to meet project timescales.  Manage coding and approve all invoices to ensure prompt payment.  Manage assigned projects, be the company’s lead representative through the construction period to ensure that the build matches the design intent.  Manage external project managers, consultants and other design professionals, manufacturers and contractors.  Visit stores throughout each project to ensure that PD requirements are being met and will be built on time and on budget. Manage the brief to creative and marketing teams for the artwork required for shopfront opening vinyls through to In-store Imagery. Manage all snagging and sign off completed projects.  Manage store closures and check lists to ensure that equipment is being re-utilised to provide maximum profitability. 

 

Design Development

 

To own with the Senior VM the review of the store environment and the design and effectiveness of store fixtures and fittings to identify improvements and potential cost savings and to drive more linear. Undertake research to establish appropriate construction methods and materials having regard to the company’s intent to create a more portable, reusable and sustainable shop fit.  Source products and samples and produce mood/sample boards for design presentations along with 3D visuals (Sketch or Cad)  Manage manufacturers to develop construction drawings and prepare prototypes of proposed new equipment for internal consideration and approval.  Manage the store design guidelines and ensure they are updated  to incorporate all new developments for internal and external use

 

Property

 

Support the property team with design specs for maintenance issues Support the Property Manager with site identification.

 

General

 

Developing excellent leadership, customer relations and communication skills to liaise effectively with all project collaborators Team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude  Willing to adapt and take on new challenges, demonstrating innovation and initiative to suggest new ideas or ways of working  Energetic, self - motivated and inspirational Pro-actively confident with drive and determination to succeed and strive for continuous improvement  Liaising with other internal departments, external agencies, contractors and suppliers.  Travel within the UK and abroad. 

 

About You:

 

To really shine within the role of Senior Designer - Retail Stores & Projects! you must be able to work flexibly and at pace with a passion for the Fashion industry. However, what we value most here at Joules is your ability to really align with who we are. So, if you:

 

Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry Want to be part of a team who loves getting stuff done Have a genuine team spirit 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 Senior Principle Store Designer at Joules was made for you! 

 

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

 

Google Work Space  Adobe  3D/2D CAD Experience with Vectorworks Experience within a similar role is essential ideally within an interior design background Experience managing external contractors and stakeholders

 

Where will you be working?

This is a Full Time, field based role where you can also expect to be present at The Barn - our purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. The details of this will be discussed with the Senior Visual Merchandiser and interview stage and this would be in line with business needs.

 

Your Application

 

We highly recommend that your cover letter includes the following - Joules Cover Letter Advice. 

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received for our roles, applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter and design portfolio are unlikely to be progressed. 

 

 

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.