Ann Summers
Lingerie Designer
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Lingerie Designer
Based at our Head Office in Whyteleafe, Surrey (CR3 0GG), just outside of Croydon.
Hybrid working, 2 days at head office and 3 days working from home, plus flexi core hours.
Our Benefits
- 50% staff discount
- Colleague social events
- A paid day off for your Birthday, to name a few!
About the Role
We’re growing our Design team! This is your chance to be a part of a market-leading, iconic brand that empowers and pushes boundaries to deliver incredible trend-led lingerie.
We're looking for a talented Designer to help shape the future of our lingerie collections. If you're trend-obsessed, commercially aware, and love turning ideas into products customers can't wait to wear, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll work closely with Buying, Garment Technology, Merchandising, and our supplier partners, ensuring every design reflects the Ann Summers brand while delivering great results for our customers and the business.
If you're ready to combine creativity, trend knowledge, and commercial thinking in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you!
The Role
As a Designer, you'll be responsible for creating trend-led lingerie collections that balance creativity with commercial success. From researching the latest trends and developing seasonal concepts to working with suppliers and attending fit sessions, you'll play a key role in bringing our collections to life.
- Researching trends, fabrics, colours, and new product opportunities.
- Supporting the creation of seasonal trend themes, concepts, and colour palettes.
- Designing innovative, trend-led lingerie collections aligned to the Ann Summers brand.
- Creating detailed technical packs and design specifications.
- Working closely with suppliers to develop exciting and commercially viable products.
- Sourcing and developing fabrics, trims, and materials that deliver quality and innovation.
- Reviewing product performance and evolving best-selling styles.
- Attending fit sessions and collaborating with Garment Technologists to ensure great fit and quality.
- Building strong relationships across Design, Buying, Merchandising, and supplier teams.
- Be a true brand ambassador, championing our Ann Summers values at all times.
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You'll Be Great If You...
- Established contour/lingerie design experience, gained within an in-house or supplier environment.
- Strong trend awareness and a passion for product development.
- Knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, and fit.
- Ability to create clear technical packs and communicate design intent.
- A collaborative approach and confidence building relationships with both internal and external partners.
- Commercial awareness with an understanding of customer needs and product performance.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- An affinity with our brand, products, and values.
About Us
At Ann Summers, we are proud to continue embracing inclusion, diversity, and equality in our everyday practices, supporting our people to be themselves. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views.
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Benefits
- 31 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), plus an extra day for each year you’re with us, up to a set limit.
- Your birthday off, because it’s worth celebrating!
- Holiday purchase scheme for a little extra flexibility.
- Workplace pension.
- 50% staff discount and sample sales.
- Reward Gateway that’s packed with perks and savings.
- Regular social events and engagement initiatives.
- Access to THRIVE, our brilliant learning platform.
- Employee Support Programme via the Retail Trust.
- Eye care vouchers.
- Free onsite parking or a Season Ticket Loan.
A Bit About Ann Summers
You might know us as the destination for must-have lingerie, or even the inventors of the Rampant Rabbit, and you’re right, but we’re SO much more than that…
We’re a unique brand that strives to EMPOWER, lives to PUSH BOUNDARIES, gets kicks off MAKING IT HAPPEN, and is ALWAYS INCLUSIVE!
Your Candidate Journey
If your application is successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted for an initial telephone chat to discuss the role and your experience.
If your application progresses to the interview stage, you will first have a virtual interview with the Hiring Manager and a member of the Talent team. Following this, you will be invited to Head Office to take part in an interactive, task-based interview.
We regret that due to high volumes, we are unable to acknowledge every application.
Ann Summers complies with all GDPR policies, and by responding to this ad, your details will be kept on record for a total of 12 months unless expressed otherwise.
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