FatFace
Designer - Denim, Trousers, Shorts
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Role Title - Designer – Womens (Denim, Trousers & Shorts)
Department - Design
Reports To - Head of Design
Contract Type - Permanent, Full-time (35 hours)
Working Arrangements/Pattern - Hybrid Working (3 days per week office based)
Working Location - FatFace HQ, Havant, PO9 1QJ
Salary - From £38,000
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
To work in conjunction with other category designers and buyers to deliver the best FatFace product ranges exceeding our customers’ expectations. Creating commercial yet innovative & unique ranges that deliver the FatFace style, attention to detail and product that is built to last.
We’re particularly looking for someone with experience designing denim, trousers and shorts — confident in these categories and passionate about crafting pieces that balance practicality, durability and signature FatFace style.
Role Responsibilities
- Responsible for the design of garments for all phases and seasons
- Own category ownership in addition to supporting across the department when necessary
- CAD range plans to ensure choice through range and key looks are delivered
- Create design packs and hand over to suppliers, ensuring full understanding for creation of garment samples
- Work across suppliers to build relationships to deliver best product possible
- Ensure fit, silhouette and details deliver FatFace style DNA working alongside garment technologist & buyer to deliver
- Liaise with Buyers on costs/margins to ensure that the range can realistically be bought within given budgets
- Present ranges to team and directors for sign off and adjustments
- Research themes and directions to support Senior team in Design Direction presentations
- Create and present trend packs, mood boards and forecasts to include key items for following seasons in preparation for department strategy & sign off
- Lead and support assistants to their full potential
- Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all times
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Skills and Experience
- Degree or equivalent in Fashion Design or a related subject
- Proven experience at Designer or Junior Designer level within womenswear
- Strong experience designing denim, trousers and shorts, with a portfolio demonstrating commercial yet innovative product development.
- Excellent knowledge of denim construction, garment engineering, fit and pattern awareness.
- Deep understanding of denim washes, finishes, fabrications and laundries, including garment-dye, over-dye, abrasion, distressing and other denim processing techniques.
- Strong knowledge of denim detailing, stitching techniques, trims and authentic product execution.
- Experience developing products directly with suppliers and mills, with overseas travel to India, China and/or Europe for product development and sourcing.
- Excellent fabric knowledge across denim and casual bottoms, including performance, quality, handle and sustainability considerations.
- Strong understanding of fit, silhouette, proportion and consumer requirements across multiple bottoms categories.
- Confident presenting design concepts, trends and product strategies to internal stakeholders and senior leadership teams.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
- Excellent research, trend interpretation and commercial awareness.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Creative, detail-oriented and passionate about product, design and innovation.
- Collaborative team player who is willing to support across categories and contribute positively to the wider Womenswear Design team.
- A true passion for denim and a strong understanding of global denim trends, heritage references, wash innovation and product authenticity is essential.
Role Competencies
- Knowledge of garment construction, treatments, fabrics and sustainable choices
- Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator)
- Ability to draw garments clearly and accurately
- Understanding of colour stories and levels
- Ability to convey designs from paper to 3D design
- Good Knowledge of Factory processes
- 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
- Articulate current and future trends for category
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Key Contacts and Relationships:
Internal:
- Product team
- Creative & Marketing team
- VM
- People Team
External:
- Suppliers
Accountable for Resources:
Represents the brand image and handwriting – impacting on a wide area of customer facing brand collateral and seasonal communications.
The visual proposition of these assets can strongly affect sales, plus both brand integrity and customer brand loyalty.
Design Assistant
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)
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues)
- EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues)
- Perkbox – our online platform offering:
- Day-one access
- Exclusive brand discounts
- Wellbeing content
- Home workouts and more
Health & Wellbeing
- Specsavers eye care scheme
- 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:
- Day-one access
- 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
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.
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