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From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, when we say there’s no other retailer like Matalan, we really mean it! There’s an honesty and energy here that allows our people to shine, which our colleagues, customers and suppliers love.

With over 200 stores in the UK, a growing online presence and over 15,000 employees, we’re a thriving, omnichannel value retailer that’s going places and delivering year on year growth.

If you want to work for a company that’s passionate about its people, helps you to grow and be the best you can be, then you’ve come to the right place.

We work together to support our customers, suppliers and each other, and we’re excited by the possibility of our people helping us to shape the future of retail.

We make sure every voice is heard, nurture the ambitions of our people and invest in their future. Our amazing and diverse people make us who we are and our values are the driving force behind everything we do: Think Customer, Think Family, Be Real, Be the Best.

Talent is quickly spotted and nurtured, and there are lots of opportunities to tailor make your own career and learn with us.

Right now, Matalan is stepping in to a new age and embracing the changing face of retail. We have some exciting opportunities across the business in Retail and Logistics, as well as Ecommerce, Marketing, Technology and Product at our Head Office in Liverpool and our new Creative Hub in London.

Retail & Consumer Goods

Matalan

Retail

You should have a fashion degree, retail experience, menswear knowledge, leadership skills, garment expertise, market awareness, and strong communication abilities. Adaptability is key.

You will lead a design team, develop strategies, oversee market trends, communicate progress, collaborate cross-functionally, manage budgets, support team growth, and nurture a creative environment.

Design

Creative Arts & Fashion

Liverpool

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the role
</b></h2><p>As Design Manager you will lead and manage the menswear design team for Matalan, creating an inspiring product offer. Oversee the entire design process from concept to delivering cohesive ranges in-store and online. Ensure final products meet quality standards, market trends, and brand identity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful ranges aligned with company strategy. Key responsibilities consist of:</p>
<p><b>
Team Leadership:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Lead, inspire, and manage a dynamic design team to create inspiring ranges for Matalan.</li>
<li>Foster a collaborative and creative environment, encouraging the team to push boundaries in design.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Design Strategy:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop and execute a comprehensive design strategy aligned with the overall company goals.</li>
<li>Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor&rsquo;s ranges, and evolving consumer preferences to guide informed and strategic design decisions.</li>
<li>Translate market research into actionable design concepts.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Presentation and Communication:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Create and deliver Matalan&rsquo;s seasonal trends to key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Clearly communicate design strategies, goals, and progress to cross-functional teams.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Cross functional collaboration:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate across divisions to ensure designs align with market demands and business goals.</li>
<li>Work closely with marketing to create compelling product stories to deliver key customer moments.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Critical Path Management:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with B&amp;M to ensure the critical path is adhered to and achievable.</li>
<li>Support design team members with workload to ensure the critical path remains on track.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Budget Management:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Manage yearly travel, sample and freelance budgets offering best value for Matalan</li>
<li>Manage designer&rsquo;s salaries within company budget requirements.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Mentoring and Support:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Improve the design team&rsquo;s skills through mentoring and support. Key areas are problem solving, communication, team collaboration and leadership skills.</li>
<li>Develop individual career growth plans for the design team.</li>
<li>Build resilience in team members by upskilling them and fostering an supportive environment.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About you</b></h2>
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.</li>
<li>Proven experience in a similar environment, experience in retail preferred.</li>
<li>Menswear experience is advantageous</li>
<li>Previous leadership or management experience in a design-related role.</li>
<li>In-depth knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour in the UK fashion industry and the skill to communicate that business wide.</li>
<li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Ability and desire to support, mentor and develop a design team.</li>
<li>Capacity to thrive in an ever changing, deadline-driven environment.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Matalan</b></h2>
<p>From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.</p>
<p>
We know as a team, we are stronger together &ndash; we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.</p>
<p>
We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to let us know.</p>
<p>
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.</p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h2>
<p>In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>20% staff discount, which increases with length of service</li>
<li>Thrive Recognition Scheme</li>
<li>Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust</li>
<li>Life Assurance</li>
<li>Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers</li>
<li>Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Access to a wide range of career development Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business</li></ul></div>

About the role
As Design Manager you will lead and manage the menswear design team for Matalan, creating an inspiring product offer. Oversee the entire design process from concept to delivering cohesive ranges in-store and online. Ensure final products meet quality standards, market trends, and brand identity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful ranges aligned with company strategy. Key responsibilities consist of:

Team Leadership:

Lead, inspire, and manage a dynamic design team to create inspiring ranges for Matalan.
Foster a collaborative and creative environment, encouraging the team to push boundaries in design.

Design Strategy:

Develop and execute a comprehensive design strategy aligned with the overall company goals.
Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor’s ranges, and evolving consumer preferences to guide informed and strategic design decisions.
Translate market research into actionable design concepts.

Presentation and Communication:

Create and deliver Matalan’s seasonal trends to key stakeholders.
Clearly communicate design strategies, goals, and progress to cross-functional teams.

Cross functional collaboration:

Collaborate across divisions to ensure designs align with market demands and business goals.
Work closely with marketing to create compelling product stories to deliver key customer moments.

Critical Path Management:

Work closely with B&M to ensure the critical path is adhered to and achievable.
Support design team members with workload to ensure the critical path remains on track.

Budget Management:

Manage yearly travel, sample and freelance budgets offering best value for Matalan
Manage designer’s salaries within company budget requirements.

Mentoring and Support:

Improve the design team’s skills through mentoring and support. Key areas are problem solving, communication, team collaboration and leadership skills.
Develop individual career growth plans for the design team.
Build resilience in team members by upskilling them and fostering an supportive environment.
About you
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
Proven experience in a similar environment, experience in retail preferred.
Menswear experience is advantageous
Previous leadership or management experience in a design-related role.
In-depth knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and manufacturing processes.
Strong understanding of market trends and consumer behaviour in the UK fashion industry and the skill to communicate that business wide.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability and desire to support, mentor and develop a design team.
Capacity to thrive in an ever changing, deadline-driven environment.

About Matalan
From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
Pension Scheme
Access to a wide range of career development Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

Design Manager - Matalan

Design Manager

You are a curious problem solver, team-oriented, skilled at storytelling in design, self-motivated, outcome-focused, and have experience with A/B and multivariate testing.

You will conduct research, create user flows and prototypes, collaborate across teams, solve UX problems, and support developers while ensuring brand synergy and maintaining the UI kit.

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Matalan
</b></h2><p>From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.</p>
<p>
We know as a team, we are stronger together &ndash; we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.</p>
<p>
We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to let us know.</p>
<p><b>
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.</b></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the role</b></h2>
<p>As a UX Designer, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Product, Delivery &amp; UX team leading a user-centred design process to explore, validate and deliver best-in-class user experience design for Matalan's customers, for platforms including the Web, Mobile Apps and internal Matalan colleague tooling.?</p>
<p>
You will work closely alongside a team of Internal and External UX and Product people, you will utilise quantitative insights and qualitative research methods to take initial business requirements through to completed wireframes and prototypes. You will also be part of a broader cross-functional Agile Delivery Team where you will work with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers and QA Engineers to create the best possible digital experience for our customers</p>
<p>
Key Responsibilities -</p><br>
<p></p>
<ul>
<li>Understand product specifications and Matalan customers?</li>
<li>Collaborate with other UX people to support and conduct research initiatives to uncover insight and identify customer needs?</li>
<li>Work closely with Web Insights teams to turn insights into outcomes?</li>
<li>Understand our customers through both qualitative and quantitative data and apply this context to frame your solutions to roadmap initiatives?</li>
<li>Articulate findings and assumptions as actionable problem statements and testable hypotheses to scope effort?</li>
<li>Facilitate collaborative, cross-functional workshops to generate a variety and volume of design solutions?</li>
<li>Prototype at varying fidelity, from pen and paper sketches to fully interactive, animated prototypes?</li>
<li>Produce design artefacts to communicate the intent of design solutions with Developers, Product Owners, QA and the wider product team?</li>
<li>Develop user flows, wireframes and high-fidelity designs?</li>
<li>Find creative ways to solve UX problems (e.g. usability, findability)?</li>
<li>Work in collaborations with Research and Experimentation to iterate design solutions?</li>
<li>Communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers and Product managers?</li>
<li>Support the developers through the launch process?</li>
<li>Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends?</li>
<li>Creating, updating and implementing the UI kit across all digital platforms?</li>
<li>Working alongside the Marketing Teams to ensure synergy between the brand and the product?</li>
<li>Give and solicit feedback from other designers in order to continually raise our bar for quality</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About You</b></h2>
<ul><li>You are a naturally curious and tenacious problem solver?</li>
<li>You have a team-oriented style, open to new ideas and diverse opinions</li>
<li>You are clear and passionate when it comes to articulating your design rationale. You know how to tell a great story.</li>
<li>You&rsquo;re self-motivated, self-accountable and outcome-focused.</li>
<li>You&rsquo;ve had exposure to A/B and multivariate testing</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits
</b></h2><p>In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>20% staff discount, which increases with length of service</li>
<li>Thrive Recognition Scheme</li>
<li>Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust</li>
<li>Life Assurance</li>
<li>Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers</li>
<li>Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Access to a wide range of career development</li>
<li>Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business</li></ul></div>

About Matalan
From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
About the role
As a UX Designer, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary Product, Delivery & UX team leading a user-centred design process to explore, validate and deliver best-in-class user experience design for Matalan's customers, for platforms including the Web, Mobile Apps and internal Matalan colleague tooling.?

You will work closely alongside a team of Internal and External UX and Product people, you will utilise quantitative insights and qualitative research methods to take initial business requirements through to completed wireframes and prototypes. You will also be part of a broader cross-functional Agile Delivery Team where you will work with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers and QA Engineers to create the best possible digital experience for our customers

Key Responsibilities -


Understand product specifications and Matalan customers?
Collaborate with other UX people to support and conduct research initiatives to uncover insight and identify customer needs?
Work closely with Web Insights teams to turn insights into outcomes?
Understand our customers through both qualitative and quantitative data and apply this context to frame your solutions to roadmap initiatives?
Articulate findings and assumptions as actionable problem statements and testable hypotheses to scope effort?
Facilitate collaborative, cross-functional workshops to generate a variety and volume of design solutions?
Prototype at varying fidelity, from pen and paper sketches to fully interactive, animated prototypes?
Produce design artefacts to communicate the intent of design solutions with Developers, Product Owners, QA and the wider product team?
Develop user flows, wireframes and high-fidelity designs?
Find creative ways to solve UX problems (e.g. usability, findability)?
Work in collaborations with Research and Experimentation to iterate design solutions?
Communicate design ideas and prototypes to developers and Product managers?
Support the developers through the launch process?
Keep abreast of competitor products and industry trends?
Creating, updating and implementing the UI kit across all digital platforms?
Working alongside the Marketing Teams to ensure synergy between the brand and the product?
Give and solicit feedback from other designers in order to continually raise our bar for quality
About You
You are a naturally curious and tenacious problem solver?
You have a team-oriented style, open to new ideas and diverse opinions
You are clear and passionate when it comes to articulating your design rationale. You know how to tell a great story.
You’re self-motivated, self-accountable and outcome-focused.
You’ve had exposure to A/B and multivariate testing
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
Pension Scheme
Access to a wide range of career development
Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

UX Designer - Matalan

UX Designer

You should have a relevant degree or 3 years in Design, skills in Photoshop/Illustrator, hand sketching, trend awareness, and a self-motivated, independent work ethic.

You will create design packs, collate colour swatches, conduct store visits, support designers, and coordinate with the Buying team on product ranges.

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About Matalan
</b></h2><p>From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.</p>
<p>
We know as a team, we are stronger together &ndash; we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.</p>
<p>
We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don&rsquo;t hesitate to let us know.</p>
<p><b>
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.</b></p>
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About the role</b></h2>
<p>As a Trainee Designer, you&rsquo;ll support the Design team with general design duties and the collation of boards and packs, assisting the Designers and Buyers with particular ranges within Kidswear.</p>
<ul>
<li>Produce design packs, artworks, prints, packaging and helping with garment sketching and artwork as requested.</li>
<li>Collate the relevant colour swatches onto the Company colour palettes.</li>
<li>Conduct Store visits and produce UK shop reports.</li>
<li>Supporting the Senior Designers and Designers on various tasks within the department.</li>
<li>Liaise with the Buying team on product ranges.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About You</b></h2>
<ul><li>Degree educated, ideally in Fashion, Textile or Graphic Design with an interest in Kidswear Design <b>or </b>3 years industry experience in a Design role</li>
<li>Ability to use Adobe Photoshop and illustrator.</li>
<li>Ability to draw sketches by hand.</li>
<li>Commercially aware of the latest trends and able to identify colour palettes</li>
<li>Self motivated and able to work independently</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits
</b></h2><p>In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:</p>
<ul>
<li>20% staff discount, which increases with length of service</li>
<li>Thrive Recognition Scheme</li>
<li>Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust</li>
<li>Life Assurance</li>
<li>Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers</li>
<li>Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Access to a wide range of career development</li>
<li>Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business</li></ul></div>

About Matalan
From humble beginnings to disruptive innovations in the retail industry, find out about how Matalan is ever-evolving here.

We know as a team, we are stronger together – we champion equality for all and make lasting connections that go beyond work. We thrive off our inclusive culture, encouraging our colleagues to bring their true selves to work and contributing to collective creativity, open-mindedness and growth.

We want give every candidate the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the application and interview process and then ultimately in their role. If you require any adjustments during our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
About the role
As a Trainee Designer, you’ll support the Design team with general design duties and the collation of boards and packs, assisting the Designers and Buyers with particular ranges within Kidswear.

Produce design packs, artworks, prints, packaging and helping with garment sketching and artwork as requested.
Collate the relevant colour swatches onto the Company colour palettes.
Conduct Store visits and produce UK shop reports.
Supporting the Senior Designers and Designers on various tasks within the department.
Liaise with the Buying team on product ranges.
About You
Degree educated, ideally in Fashion, Textile or Graphic Design with an interest in Kidswear Design or 3 years industry experience in a Design role
Ability to use Adobe Photoshop and illustrator.
Ability to draw sketches by hand.
Commercially aware of the latest trends and able to identify colour palettes
Self motivated and able to work independently
Benefits
In addition to competitive salaries, we also offer the below core benefits:

20% staff discount, which increases with length of service
Thrive Recognition Scheme
Wellbeing support provided by the Retail Trust
Life Assurance
Retail Rewards platform offering discounts for other retailers
Pension Scheme
Access to a wide range of career development
Additional benefits may apply depending on your role and area of the business

Matalan

Mission