Junior Designer

About Frasers Group and Role Overview

Frasers Group is revolutionizing retail through digital innovation and distinctive store experiences, providing customers worldwide with premium sports, luxury, and lifestyle brands such as Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME. The company's vision is to build the world's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, with a purpose to uplift many by offering access to top brands and unique experiences. At Frasers, employees are encouraged to be fearless, forward-thinking, and embrace challenges with principles such as owning your role, thinking without limits, and remaining relevant to people and the planet.

Jack Wills, part of Frasers Group, is undergoing an exciting transformation to reclaim its position as the leading British lifestyle brand, blending heritage with modern style. Located in the creative London design studio, this role offers the chance to contribute to the brand's future alongside teams at the head office in Shirebrook.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist the development and design of Jack Wills collections spanning multiple product categories.
• Conduct extensive trend, competitor, and market research to identify key styles, colors, fabrics, and product opportunities each season.
• Create engaging mood boards, trend presentations, and customer-focused design concepts.
• Produce precise CADs, technical drawings, and specification packs to support product development.
• Support fabric, trim, and garment sourcing efforts to ensure high-quality, commercially viable outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with Design, Buying, and Technical teams to develop products that meet customer needs and business goals.
• Communicate daily with overseas factories to oversee development, approvals, and project timelines.
• Review samples, giving clear feedback to suppliers throughout product lifecycles.
• Participate in fit sessions with the Garment Technology team to contribute to fit and product improvements.
• Manage and organize samples efficiently for meetings, fittings, and presentations.
• Assist with preparing range reviews and internal sign-off meetings.
• Foster a positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative creative culture within the design team.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A passion for fashion design and a commitment to shaping Jack Wills’ future beyond just a routine design role.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for product and design, with a strong interest in the fashion industry.
• Previous experience working in fashion design within a retail or supplier environment.
• Experience across multiple product categories is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator, with solid CAD and technical drawing abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness of the UK high street and current retail market trends.
• Excellent organizational skills capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to articulate ideas and progress.
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach with confidence to take initiative.
• A positive mindset with willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Experience or knowledge of AI design tools or generative AI is a plus but not mandatory.

Employee Benefits and Additional Information

• Frasers Champion: A peer-nominated scheme recognizing outstanding colleagues monthly, awarding 8 winners with double pay for a month.
• Retail Reconnect: Opportunities for head office employees to gain frontline insights by spending 1-2 days in stores or warehouses annually.
• Fearless 1200: A business-wide rewards program linking performance to recognition and incentives.
• Frasers Fit: Access to free gym classes, discounted memberships, and a wellbeing app offering physical, financial, and mental health resources.
• Retail Trust: Free 24-hour helpline and support services for mental wellness, counseling, and financial/legal advice for all employees.

Recruitment Process Overview

Applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be informed about their status. Shortlisted candidates may undergo an initial behavioral interview focused on culture and values, followed by up to two technical interviews potentially involving presentation or task demonstrations.