About Lipsy:

Lipsy is a fresh, dynamic fashion brand that’s fast moving and constantly evolving. We love a challenge, and staying ahead of the fashion curve is what we do best.

We are the London-based fashion brand for those that reach for an inspirational lifestyle, who embrace the Lipsy mindset. We’re  sophisticated with just the right amount of contemporary glamour. 

We’re as passionate about our people as we are fashion. We invest in a supportive and collaborative culture, we feel good about what we do.

About the Role…

We are seeking a talented Designer to lead the process of design and development of the  bags and soft accessories department. Offering newness combined with an elevated handwriting, commerciality and value for money and a strong affinity for fast fashion influenced by the latest catwalk and trend predictions. 

Attention to detail is essential as well as having a strong eye for branded identity, fabrications, trims with excellent knowledge of construction.

You will be:

• Identifying new key shapes and trends, and delivering commercial products that fit the Lipsy brand portfolio’s handwriting
• Presenting new product ranges to management and buying teams
• Adapt and improve your designs based on feedback from buying and management, and react to current trade across the business
• Contributing to mood and trend boards seasonally, including colour palettes, fabric & tim boards
• Creating visual seasonal planning documents to aid development planning and influencing the wider business. Using in conjunction with self driven development critical path
• Delivering the seasonal department strategy in collaboration with buying and merchandising
• Inspirational trips - UK and International to research product for all areas of the business
• Development trips to source and create product and range build
• Understanding pricing-margins - design to price point
• Liaising with buying on all order approvals and costing issues
• Using your technical knowledge to participate in fit sessions in collaboration with buying and technical
• Able to liaise with suppliers to ensure your designs are interpreted correctly and achieve a high hit rate on sampling.

Your Talent:

• Previous experience working at a high street fashion retailer/supplier
• Strong eye for colour, trends, and fashion
• Confident, can do attitude with the ability to influence others. Must have strong presentation skills and be experienced in presenting to senior management
• Must have excellent time management and be able to plan development calendar to achieve option plan for key edit and sign off dates
• Must be well organised, seeking input from Brand leaders
• Strong Photoshop and Illustrator skills
• Adept in technical drawings
• Ability to translate trends into a commercial way for the Lipsy customer
• Demonstrates accountability to deliver within role and drive the right results
• Have an awareness of trends and impact of potential threats and opportunities 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Passion for and understanding of the Lipsy brands

What we can do for you…

• 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
• We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
• Life Assurance
• Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
• Digital GP Service for help at home
• Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
• Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
• Bag a bargain at our sample sales
• Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance 
• Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
• Start the weekend early, finish at 4.30 pm on Fridays!
• Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
• Join in the fun with our year-round office events

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.

We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.

Wellbeing:

We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health. 

ABOUT US:

​Lipsy is a young fashion brand that’s fast moving & constantly evolving to remain ahead of the style game! Bringing fresh and innovative designs that make our customers look (and feel) amazing. From ‘jeans & a nice top’ to wear everywhere knitwear and not forgetting our show-stopping occasion and bridal dresses.

Originally founded in London in 1988 we were acquired by Next in 2008 and between us we have access to an engaged audience of over 4 million consumers globally.

ABOUT SOME OF OUR BENEFITS:

• 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy and Victoria's Secret products
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks at Work
• Company performance based bonus
• Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
• Life assurance
• Sharesave scheme
• Annual Travel Card Loan
• Sample Sales
• Fantastic L&D opportunities
• Flexi-Hour Scheme

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us.