Designer - Lifestyle / Gifting

Role TitleDesigner - Lifestyle including giftingDepartmentDesignerReports ToDesign ManagerContract TypeFixed Term (12 months)Working Arrangements/PatternFull Time (35 hours)Working LocationHybrid Working (3 days office based)
About usWho 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 ResponsibilitiesResearch, 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.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.

Degree or equivalent in Design based subjectAt least 3+ years' experience at working at a designer level within the gift, home, packaging industry preferredExpert knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesignExperience working with cross -functional teams, like designers, buying and merchandisers, account managers and suppliersProven 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 proofingStrong research skillsStrong design skill including prints and graphics.Presentation skills
Role Competencies
Strong eye for trends and understanding of the FatFace brandBe organised, a self - starter and able to prioritise own workloadFantastic knowledge of lifestyle product including gifting, packaging and working on many optionsAbility to convey designs from paper to 3D designGood Knowledge of Factory processes and be able to articulate yourself clearly and confidently when communicating and briefing out suppliersCreative and able to convey vision of Fat Face BrandComprehensive understanding of customer profile, product range & competitorsDemonstrate knowledge of trend within the marketplaceBe resilient in working at pace, adapting to change and open to constructive feedbackYou should thrive and be able to organise and prioritise own workloadWork well within a collaborative, team focused environment, meeting tight deadlines and sticking to critical path

Collaboration and Deliverables:Collaboration External Agency or Consultant 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 BenefitsSick pay allowancesCritical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues)Pension scheme - with net deduction and salary sacrifice optionsDental insurance (colleague funded)
Discounts & Perks60% off FatFace products25% discount at Next stores (across full price products)O2 phone discountDiscounted gym membershipCycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues)EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues)Perkbox - our online platform offering:Day-one accessExclusive brand discountsWellbeing contentHome workouts and more
Health & WellbeingSpecsavers eye care schemeEye tests and contributions to glassesFree period productsEAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support
Learning & DevelopmentTHRIVE - our learning management system:Day-one access1,000s of learning resources
Time Off & Leave25 days holiday plus bank holidaysSabbatical leave (in line with service)Enhanced family-friendly policies - including enhanced maternity leaveFlexible Working Opportunities - flexible working requests can be made from day one of employment and are considered on an individual basis.
Additional PerksRefer a Friend scheme
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.