About Oh Polly

Founded in 2015, Oh Polly creates high-quality, innovative designs that are trend-driven, meeting our customers’ needs in an ever-evolving market without compromising on our global responsibility and ethical values. Our business model is social first, centred around our industry-leading Instagram and Facebook accounts. 2020 saw the launch of Bo+Tee, Oh Polly’s much-loved gym and activewear brand. Fast forward to 2024 and we now have a combined following of over 10 million across the brands, selling products in almost every single country around the world. Operating via offices in Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Los Angeles, Dhaka and Guangzhou, the business has over 400 employees in the UK and 1500 directly employed worldwide. As we continue to expand our global presence, we are looking for talented, driven, and ambitious individuals to join the Oh Polly team! Here, you can expect an environment to flourish, develop and take your career to the next level.

The role:

We are looking for a passionate individual who lives and breathes fashion, keeps up with the latest trends, and is immersed in celebrity culture. You should have a deep understanding of our target market and a clear vision of who the "Oh Polly Customer" is, with the ability to communicate effectively to our audience.
As a Designer, you will collaborate closely with our design team, working on styles from initial concept through to production. You will play a key role in developing innovative styles by analysing our creative concepts and colour palettes. Primarily working with on our jersey collections you will stay ahead of the competition by researching and identifying opportunities in the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and design across multiple product categories, identifying key shapes for the season and creating concept proposals.

• React to sales data and collaborate with merchandising to update and evolve our core products.
• A strong focus on stretch fabric, while also having experience with woven materials.
• Manage and mentor Assistant Designers.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-6 years’ experience in womenswear design for multi-product lines at a similar brand.
• Expertise in garment construction and cutting, with a focus on innovative jersey design.
• Strong commercial design sensibility and understanding of our brand and customer.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator).
• Skilled in creating detailed and comprehensive tech packs.
• Willingness to travel internationally for sourcing and product development.
• Expertise in designing for stretch fabrics.
• Organized, proactive, and confident in pushing the brand into new directions.
  Thrives in a fast-paced environment and works well under pressure.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary £34,000-£50,000
• 50% discount on all Oh Polly products
• International travel opportunities
• Corporate gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday
• Learning and development opportunities
• Company pension
• Social events

This Company is an equal opportunities employer:
Oh Polly job positions are open to all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.