Retail Designer

Job Location Time will be split between Soho Office and Selhurst Park Stadium
Contract Type Full-time
Salary/ ROP Competitive
Deadline 16th July 2025

Who we are:

We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - our London office, Selhurst Park stadium, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees
We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground.
About this role:

We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Retail Designer to join our retail team. This role is key to shaping the look and feel of our club branded apparel collections across men\ women and junior ranges. From initial concept through to final product sign-off, you will be instrumental in delivering designs that resonate with our fanbase and reflect our club heritage, values and commercial goals.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the Club visual identity and driving merchandise sales across both physical and online retail channels.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the marketing and media team to align merchandise campaigns with the overall Club messaging.
• Design own brand clothing and merchandise ranges, across multiple categories, including lifestyle wear, performance kits, and accessories inline with seasonal strategies and Club branding.
• Research current and future market trends, fan insights and competitor activity to inform commercially viable product ranges and collaborate closely with ecommerce, buying and marketing teams to build a product roadmap.
• Create moodboards, sketches, colour palettes and trend presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend design reviews and sampling meetings, providing feedback and direction to ensure brand consistency and product quality.
• Liaise with suppliers, manufacturers and partners to ensure that designs meet brand and compliance guidelines.
• Monitor and manage the design critical path to ensure timely product development and delivery, with focus on key sales periods throughout the season
• Contribute to the Club sustainability goals through responsible product and packaging designs and by exploring ecofriendly materials and processes
• Monitor audience feedback and ensure product ranges in keeping with a variety of different audiences.
• Seek collaboration opportunities to create iconic & memorable collaborations with South London based brands/organisations/audiences
• Other duties and responsibilities as required by line manager.
• Upholding and promoting the Club policies and procedures, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities policies and procedures.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in Fashion Design, Textile Design or a related field.
• 2+ yearsexperience in apparel design, ideally within sportswear, fashion retail or lifestyle brands.
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Proven ability to create commercially viable designs while maintaining brand identity.
• Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for football, fan culture, and sports fashion

Benefits:

• Complimentary match day ticket
• Reward and Discount Scheme through our Tech Scheme and Simple Health app
• Health and Wellbeing benefit scheme
• 20% Discount in our Retail Stores
• Discounts in various gyms through GymFlex
• Volunteering Day - 1 Workday off to support a charity of your choice.
• Travel Season Ticket loan
• Holiday allowance that increases every year of service

Our commitment to Equality

At Crystal Palace Football Club, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion is spirited and continues to grow due to the working environment, which makes all staff feel appreciated and welcomed. Crystal Palace Football Club do this by encouraging good relations and practices towards different groups and are committed to promoting employment opportunities that celebrate diversity.
We are committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented candidates and the club intends to ensure that everyone who wishes to engage with the club, whether as matchday fans, staff, players, board members, participants in Foundation programmes and any other person engaged with the club's activities, has a real and equal opportunity to do so.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, ensuring equitable opportunities for everyone.
If you require disability-related adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact DLO@cpfc.co.uk (DLO inbox is for disability-related queries only, if you wish to gain further information regarding this vacancy, please contact cpfc.recruitment@cpfc.co.uk). We are here to help you through the whole recruitment process including trying to apply for a vacancy, getting in touch with us through the process, and/or helping with access in case you are required to come in for an interview.
Safeguarding
Crystal Palace Football Club is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable people and expects all staff to share this commitment. As such, the post holder will be required to undergo any relevant security checks, including a comprehensive background check, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to ensure the safety and protection of children and vulnerable individuals.