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Role Title: Senior Designer - Menswear Department: Design Reports To: Head of Design and Buying - Menswear Contract Type: Permanent Working Arrangements/Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours Working Location: FatFace HQ, Havant 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 2025 and best places to work for women 2025. 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 A Senior Menswear Designer leads the creative development of seasonal collections, ensuring alignment with brand identity, market trends, and commercial goals. Role Responsibilities Vision/Strategy • Be the custodian of the creative vision for FatFace Men's wear, • Create seasonal Design strategy in collaboration with the design team, • Ensure the product strategy always reflects and re-enforces FatFace style whilst pushing for innovation and newness, • Lead design projects as required including the development of new products ranges or collaborations, • Collaborate with Creative & Marketing leads to deliver vision, • Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all times’ Design • Identify season trends appropriate for the FatFace brand through trips, research, competitor’s visits and reviews of past performance., • Category design ownership, creating product spec’s, fabric/yarn sourcing and developing with suppliers., • Providing design direction and updates at department level to ensure the best product possible is selected and successfully signed off working in collaboration with buyer & merchandiser, • Monitor supplier and market activity to update own knowledge with latest trends techniques and washes to ensure the FatFace products are up to date, high quality, pushing our sustainability strategy forwards and meet the current and future customer needs, • Keep up to date with company, department and product sales performance and trading activity and feedback into the design process Lead • Inspire, Motivate and lead the mens wear design team, • Provide the team with clear accountabilities and direction, • Ensure the team understands and buys into the FatFace visions and strategy, • Build an effective team through coaching and feedback, • Manage timelines to ensure all critical dates are met, • Manage department budgets & freelance spend, • Develop and maintain effective relationships with product teams, creative & marketing teams and companywide managers to ensure all functions operate as a team working towards achieving common objectives Skills and Experience • Innovative, • Commercial acumen, • Presentation skills, • Influencing skills, • Ability to react quickly in a fast-paced environment, redefining goals where necessary., • Instinctive taste level and leadership skills to inspire, motivate and suggest ways to make improvements to their team, to deliver a cohesive and inspiring brand experience., • Understand market trends to ensure FatFace develops business performance. Balance of creative and process skills to manage deadlines and continually seek ways to improve working practices. Role Competencies • Understands the FatFace style, customer and thrive to deliver the best ranges possible., • Strong team player and people manager with the ability to gain trust, respect and confidence quickly & effectively., • Builds relationships with suppliers to deliver product vision, • Strong presentation skills, ability to present at board level with confidence & leadership, • Understands and works within annual budget guidelines, • Collaborates with the creative and marketing teams to deliver successful PR and press events/initiatives Key Contacts and Relationships: Internal: • Product team, • Creative & Marketing team, • VM, • People Team, • Finance, • FF Directors, • Retail ops External: • Freelance Designers, • Suppliers, • Industry contacts, • Industry fairs Accountable for Resources: • Budget – freelance spend, • People plan and development, • 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 effect sales, plus both brand integrity and customer brand loyalty. 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:, • 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.

The Head of Design Engineering must be a self-starter who can organise and motivate the team to oversee projects and allocate resource accordingly. You must have proven experience to deliver results through your team with the ability to delegate tasks and expedite delivery of solutions.

The role of Head of Mechanical Design will involve leading a team of Mechanical Design Managers and Engineers responsible for project-style design work. For this Head of Mechanical Design role the following benefits are on offer:. Producing purely bespoke designs, they offer a one-of-a-kind product

Head of Mechanical DesignWest Yorkshire£75,000-£80,000 base salary + benefitsThe CompanyOur client designs and manufactures large capital goods for the process industry. Producing purely bespoke designs, they offer a one-of-a-kind product that matches client specifications exactly.

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Technology has possibilities, design makes solutions, art makes questions and leaders makes actions'Long Term Teachers is looking to reward a seasoned DT Teacher with a promotion to Head of Maths or appoint an experienced Head of DT who is keen to share their ambitious nature with anexcellent second

Head of Joint Design Office - Sizewell C. Lead the creation and operation of the Joint Design Office (JDO) at Sizewell C, delivering site-based engineering support for construction and commissioning. FTE) from SZC, Responsible Designers, and supply chain partners.

Apply for this Head of Design Technology role or contact Ethan at TLTP for more information. If you know someone looking for a Head of Design Technology, please send us their details. Head of Design Technology – Permanent position, January start, in Braintree.

Head of Design – Defence Construction Projects. Oversee the integration of architectural, structural, civil, MEP design disciplines, and sub-contractors with design responsibility. Mentor and develop a high-performing design team, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

The role of Head of Mechanical Design will involve leading a team of Mechanical Design Managers and Engineers responsible for project-style design work. For this Head of Mechanical Design role the following benefits are on offer:. Keep design projects to timescales, quality, and conformity requireme

The successful Head of Design Technology will be subject to a variety of checks including eligibility to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS disclosure and full references including one from your most recent employer. Strategy Education are working with a mixed secondary school in Braintree, Essex who a

Demonstrate experience of design systems to help define and refine our design language. Lead a team of designers based across our markets, bringing thought leadership to our design process. Experience of creating and maintaining design systems.

Head of Design Technology (Permanent) – January start. Apply for this Head of Design Technology role or contact Ethan at TLTP for more information. If you know anyone looking for a Head of Design Technology, please send us their details.

The company focuses on sustainably sourced, elegantly designed products and a design service element, with international markets including the UK, Europe and the US. There is a genuine opportunity for an FP&A Lead to shape the next phase of growth by strengthening financial planning, maximising prof

Strong hands-on design and prototyping skills with a graphic design flair. Understanding of software development and testing lifecycles. You’ll manage a small design team, working closely with international development teams to create and enhance web, mobile, tablet, iOS, and Android interfaces.

Leading the design and technical function of the business, overseeing the full lifecycle of electrical infrastructure projects from concept to energisation. Responsibilities of the Head of Technical:. This is an opportunity for someone with deep technical expertise and strong leadership skills to ma

TSP is the Lincolnshire-led highway design and specialist asset management service, combining Lincolnshire's Design Services with the Professional Services Partner. You will work closely with fellow Heads of Service to ensure the delivery of a high-performing, integrated highways function. In additi

Deputy Director, Head of Service Design Integration. Deputy Director, Head of Service Design Integration. Office for National Statistics.

Head of Design - Secondary School - Coventry (CV2). A proven track record of delivering outstanding results and raising achievement. Benefits of Working with Long Term Futures.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivational Head of Design & Technology with the ability to teach to a professional standard, who understands effective student learning through challenging, high quality and exciting teaching methods. Guidance on disclosure is available on the Ministry of Jus

A passion for continuous improvement and staying ahead of trends in organisation design and the future of work. Head of Organisation Design and Effectiveness. Lead the design and implementation of new structures, roles, and responsibilities that support agile, efficient, and scalable ways of working

As the Global Head of Design, you will set and execute a strategic creative vision centered on impactful visual design. As the Global Head of Design, you will set and execute a strategic creative vision centered on impactful visual design. Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illus

The Head of Design Engineering must be a self-starter who can organise and motivate the team to oversee projects and allocate resource accordingly. Responsible point of contact for internal and external auditors involved in the auditing of the design and development process. Planning, managing and d

You’ll also be a future-facing leader – staying ahead of cultural, design and technology trends, embracing AI and emerging tools to empower the team, and fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement. You’ll lead a talented team of designers and motion specialists, shape de

We’re hiring a Head of Product Design (UI/UX) who is obsessed with creating intuitive, elegant, and impactful user experiences. Head of Product Design (UI/UX, AI-Forward) - Contractor Role. Get notified about new Head of Product Design jobs in England, United Kingdom.

Head of Design – Secondary School – Coventry (CV2). Benefits of Working with Long Term Futures. All applicants must hold (or be willing to apply for) an enhanced DBS and demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

You’ll lead and grow a talented team of four, partner closely with Product and Engineering, and help shape the future of design at Juro. What do you offer in terms of career growth?. On top of that, you have been part of a journey where:.

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Content Protection and IoT, you will support the team and help to deliver local and

We create communities where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve amazing things — and you could be part of that!. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities. Tired of Retail or Hospitality? Your Skil

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As part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident Scheme”, candidates who declare a disability, and meet the key criteria for this role, will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at the interview stage. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in th

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Content Protection and IoT, you will support the team and help to deliver local and

Production of Installation Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms. Interpretation and application of Electrical Design Standards. Undertake Ship Surveys in support of Design Integration, Equipment Material State Reports, Equipment Configuration Control and Shi

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Content Protection and IoT, you will support the team and help to deliver local and

Production of Installation Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms. As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car

Minimum of 5 years of experience in product marketing within the technology or software industry. You will partner closely with Citrix/ Cloud Software Group, product management, sales and marketing to ensure we effectively communicate Citrix value proposition, enable revenue growth, and deliver comp

Production of Installation Design Solutions for the introduction of new equipment into Maritime Platforms. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Undertake Ship Surveys in support of Design Integrati

The nature of the work is dynamic and diverse, with each day presenting new and unique tasks – no two days are the same! From organising activities to 1:1 support to attending off site activities there is no telling what each day would bring. Offering support in the educational pursui

Tired of Retail or Hospitality? Your Skills are Perfect for Social Care!. We create communities where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve amazing things — and you could be part of that!. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or

Cambian are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all children within our care. Applicants must also provide reference information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. A Welcoming Home: Wo

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Head of Airworthiness and Senior Design Engineers to support aircraft interior modification projects encompassing both design and certification aspects. Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software. Shortlisted candidates will be a

Driver with full UK driving licence, hold a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare and two years working experience in a children residential setting. A Welcoming Home: Work in a comfortable and well-designed space. Expert Training: Two weeks of fully funded induction.

With support, children will experience the skill and expertise of Children’s Services framework of trauma informed therapeutic intervention with the goal of reuniting the child with their family or supporting their transition to independence. The home consists of facilities to support and improve

CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community

Job Title: Technical Product Manager – AI Centre of ExcellenceSalary: £69,800 - £93,350Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 2-3 day office attendance per weekContract: Permanent Join Cambridge University Press & Assessment as a Technical Product Manager in our AI Centre of Excellence. We are Cambri

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We embrace change and drive innovation to meet the evolving needs of our customers around the world.

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first project management role. Complete this 8-10 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time.