This role is an exciting oppurtunity for someone who is passionate about fashion design and is new to the industry!

Join JoJo's talented and freindly Design team, where you will learn about all aspects of design from conception to final product. You will be in a fast paced, omni-channel, retail environment assisting the team with the creation and development of a range of quality, engaging items accross our maternity and childswear fashion categories.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist the designers in completion and maintenance of in-house records and filing both electronic and manual.
• Assist with researching of trend and inspiration, comparative analysis & competitor observation. Help to collate information ready for presentation to wider teams.
• Under guidance, assist with drawing up CAD garment illustrations and completing detailed specifications.
• Assist the designer with management of the design critical path to ensure business deadlines are met.
• Ensure sample comments from the designers are fed back to suppliers in a timely manner and further sampling requested as necessary.
• Assist the team in management of samples.

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Packages including Excel.
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Aptitude to learn. Degree or equivalent qualification in Fashion Design, ideally with work placement experience in a commercial but design led retailer.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A developing understanding of garment construction, fabric & printing techniques.
• Ability to multi-task and work happily in a busy, whilst friendly atmosphere.
• Good organisational skills. Never missing a trick, with great attention to detail.
• Ability to get things done and improvise as required with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Be a brand ambassador, ensuring that our values and ethos are never compromised.
• Be honest and respectful.
• Work collaboratively.
• Talk openly and actively listen.
• Take ownership of all aspects of the role.

When applying please include a link or examples of your work in your CV.

• Extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us, up to 38 days.
• Want to increase your holiday allowance? Holiday buying scheme.
• Is it your birthday? Take it off and celebrate!
• Let’s celebrate JoJo doing well – non-contractual annual bonus scheme.
• Helping plan for the future - enhanced pension scheme.
• Get on the move - cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing app - pay yourself 40% of your earnt wages whenever you want.
• Flexible work options, including hybrid working.
• Enjoy fabulous social events.
• Saying thank you – employee recognition programme.
• Give back with volunteer days to support our communities.
• Prioritise your well-being with our Health and Wellbeing hub.
• We love our products! Get 40% of JoJo branded lines.
• Embrace an “It’s up to you” learning environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Your furry friend doesn’t have to stay at home – our offices are dog friendly for friendly pooches.

We make happy and helpful clothes and products that let children be children – in all their silly, messy, adventurous, noisy, imaginative joy. But we’re not just about selling products; we’re about creating a warm, community-centric environment for our employees and our customers. From over 70 locations across the UK and Ireland and a thriving e-commerce platform, we offer a meticulously designed collection of children’s clothing, toys, and essentials designed with love and care: always with children at the forefront of our mind.

As a B Corp, our commitment goes beyond commerce, we strive for a sustainable future and take pride in our responsibilities to the planet and our communities. At JoJo, every role, every task and every day is an opportunity to support, inspire and contribute to the well-being of our teams and our customers.

We embrace and openly welcome people from different cultures, perspectives and experiences to create a diverse and enriched environment. We work hard to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background to make sure we grow our company sustainably and with different cultural influences. By encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.