Careers

Working at Lipsy

Thank you for visiting our careers page.  We think Lipsy is a great company to work for and we're always on the lookout for the best and brightest to join our team.  

Lipsy is an exciting and fast paced company filled with people who are passionate about the brand and dedicated to making the business a success. We want people who are creative, enthusiastic, innovative, results orientated and, of course, fun!

Please see below for a list of our current vacancies at our Head Office in Central London or in the retail field.

Head Office Careers

Allocator

Due to expansion of our retail offer, we are now increasing our Merchandising team and as a result, have a fantastic new position for an Allocator. Working closely alongside another Allocator, the main purpose of this role is to ensure stock is delivered and allocated according to plan taking into account current trading conditions. The main responsibilities will include:

  • Critical Path Management (amending purchase orders, monitoring shipments against purchase order dates, track deliveries through warehouse to allocation.)
  • Grading and Allocation (complete initial allocations and communicate to warehouse; review sales at store level on twice-weekly basis and replenish; maintain 'ideal', minimum and maximum unit stockholding figures for all stores and concessions.
  • Reporting (report status of deliveries to the warehouse to the business using 'Delivery Tracker' Report)

To apply for this role you need to be highly numerate and analytical.  You will be required to complete a maths test as part of the interview process. You will need to be able to work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment. In reward for your hard work you will be given the opportunity to work for an exciting, growing brand.

To apply for this position, please email your CV to: horecruitment@lipsy.co.uk

PR & Admin Intern - Lipsy
 (Fashion, PR/Marketing)

Lipsy is looking for an intern for within our Public Relations department to work 5 days a week. This position has an immediate start and is available for a minimum of 1 month.

We are seeking responsible, proactive, and hard working individuals who have an interest in fashion PR and are eager to learn about the industry. You will participate in a variety of projects, which include:

  • Prep of collections
  • Sample trafficking (managing clothing samples and inventory)
  • Sending materials out for editorial coverage
  • Assisting at Lipsy events
  • General administrative tasks
  • Office assistant
  • Assist the Brand Media director on day to day duties

You will also need to have a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Photoshop.
This position is unpaid, however a contribution towards lunch and travel expense is offered.

To apply for this position, please email your CV to: horecruitment@lipsy.co.uk

Retail Director

An exciting senior appointment has arisen at Lipsy for an experienced Retail Director.
Lipsy is a fast paced fashion brand and now operates more than 40 stores in the UK and ROI. With exciting future plans in place for both our international and UK markets, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced retail professional looking for their next challenge.

We are seeking a strong and experienced Retail Director to drive sales and strive for constant improvement across all operations. Reporting to the CEO, you will successfully manage the performance of all retail stores, leading a team of 3 Area Managers, Retail Operations Team, VM Manager and 3rd party relationships with host store management.

Role:

  • To be the driving force behind constantly increasing in-store sales, improving customer service experience and operations
  • Improve the current reporting and KPI processes to support growth strategy
  • Lead from the front with gravitas, credibility, gaining respect and buy in from the entire team and business as a whole
  • Influence and communicate effectively with departments in the business, including HR, E-Commerce, PR, and Merchandising to ensure smooth and effective operations and drive improvements where necessary
  • Project manage all new store opening procedures for Lipsy stand alone stores and Lipsy Hybrid stores within Next and oversee the following:
  • Conduct site visits and meeting with shop fitters, ensuring all plans are executed to meet agreed budget and timeframes
  • Liaise with Visual Merchandising
  • Liaise with Merchandising
  • Attend capex meetings
  • Approve sign off's
  • Liaise with the Head of International and Business Development to support franchise strategy, developing strong relationships with franchise partners. Oversee shop fit procedures for all franchise stores, ensuing the Lipsy brand identity, VM requirements and product is in line with brand expectations
  • Manage and prioritise own workload to include store visits across all stores

Requirements:

  • Strong proven experience as a Retail Director or Senior Regional Management from within a fast paced fashion brand.
  • Commercial approach with a strong VM background to further develop the Lipsy look and feel in all stores
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to establish strong relationships with 3rd party management and franchise partners
  • Proven track record in leading managers to achieve sales and service KPI's
  • Excellent people management skills with a motivational and influential approach
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with a wide range of colleagues from store staff to franchise partners and CEO
  • A flexible and adaptable approach with the ability to react positively to change in a fast paced and demanding brand.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to: horecruitment@lipsy.co.uk

Print Graphic Designer

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Head Office for a talented Print Graphic Designer. 
Lipsy is a fast paced fashion brand and now operates more than 40 stores in the UK and ROI. With exciting future plans in place for both our international and UK markets, this is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Print Graphic Designer looking for their next challenge.

Role:
  • Research, design, and development of graphics for casual fashion jersey, branded clothing, Logo product, nightwear, gift wear, metal hardware and packaging.
  • CAD drawings for presentation purposes and design sheets for factory use.
  • Design in a variety of ways in order to create accurate graphics and prints for garments ensuring brand values and briefs are met being mindful of factory's specifications.
  • Review, analyse, and comment to factories as a part of the sample/ strike offs artwork approval process.
  • Be aware of current and emerging graphic trends and executions at both catwalk and high street level.
  • Liaise and work with other departments in the business including Product Development.

Essential Requirements:

  • Adobe Illustrator/ Photoshop to an excellent standard
  • Hand drawing skills
  • Knowledge of print/ embroidery techniques and applications.
  • Good CAD design skills.

To apply for this position, you must have gained experience in branded fashion and be competent in print design across a variety of product areas.

To apply for this position, please email your CV to: horecruitment@lipsy.co.uk

Lipsy Design Studio Placement

Lipsy is a well know fashion retailer with a reputation of responding quickly to trends and catwalk looks.
We are currently looking for a student/graduate to support the Design Studio with a variety of duties for a period of up to 4 weeks.
Experience gained will include, sample cutting, garment construction, embellishment and putting together trend pack as well as an insight into the day to day running of the design room.
To apply for this position we are looking for Fashion students and graduates with enthusiasm for high street fashion! It is a great opportunity to gain hands on experience in a fast paced and demanding fashion head office.
Placements will be starting in January and February 2012
This is an unpaid position, however a contribution towards your travel expenses will be offered.

To apply for this position, please email your CV to: horecruitment@lipsy.co.uk

Management Accountant

An opportunity has arisen within the Finance Team at Head Office for a Management Accountant.
Reporting to the Financial Accountant, your role will include the following responsibilities:
  • Weekly reporting (payroll, retail, wholesale and trade)
  • Monthly sales reviews
  • Accruals and Prepayments
  • Preparing stock reconciliation
  • Preparing balance sheet reconciliation
  • Assisting with monthly forecasting
  • Collating payroll forecasts
  • Analysis of costs (including controllable costs) for review
  • Branch review packs
  • VAT returns - UK and Irish
  • Royalty reporting
  • Assisting with budget process
  • Assisting auditors with queries

For this position we are looking for someone who is currently working as a Management Accountant, preferably from within a retail head office environment. Lipsy is a fast paced and consistently busy head office, therefore you will need to hit the ground running and work on initiative. To apply for this position you must be at Finalist stage of your studies.

To apply for this position, please email your CV to: horecruitment@lipsy.co.uk

Retail Production Coordinator - 12 Month Contract

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a growing and fast paced team. You'll be supporting the Retail Production team in all areas of production including: attending sign offs, doing fabric approvals, negotiating prices and managing the critical path. You'll gain hands on experience working with the product and you'll be exposed to the entire process from design to delivery. Responsibilities include:

  • Critical Path Management.
  • Base and bulk fabric approvals.
  • Manage own product area, negotiate prices and delivery dates.
  • Do comp shops and complete reports.
  • Attend fit sessions where necessary.

This role is ideal for an experienced Retail Production Assistant looking for their next step. To apply, you must have gained at least 1-2 years experience from within a fashion Wholesale background and have gained strong experience in dealing with suppliers and negotiation. This is a varied and diverse role and you must have a genuine obsession with fashion and enjoy working in an incredibly fast paced environment. You will need to be highly organised and able to manage your own workload.

Please apply without delay for an immediate start!

To apply for this position, please email your CV to: horecruitment@lipsy.co.uk

Junior Technologist / Garment Technologist

Lipsy is a design led, young fashion brand. We are known for turning catwalk trends into wearable clothing at affordable prices. We currently have 40+ stores across the UK and ROI and concessions within Bloomingdales in the USA and we have many more exciting store openings planned for the future.

We have an opportunity for a Junior Technologist / Garment Technologist to join our busy Technical Department. Reporting to the Technical Manager your main responsibilities will be:

  • Regularly review and suggest updates on QA policies and processes.
  • Conduct competitor shopping reports. Responding quickly to the development opportunities and implications of emerging trends.
  • Participate in product knowledge compilation and training.
  • Assess fabric test reports and advise solutions on failing fabrics.
  • Ensure that Lipsy goods are produced in manufacturing units which comply with Lipsy code of conduct.
  • Report on supplier quality and product performance to the business and to suppliers (quantitative and qualitative). Ensuring suppliers understand the Lipsy standards and procedures and adhere to these.

To apply for this role you must have solid experience / knowledge of the Technologist role. You must have a strong understanding of fabric testing and be able to judge/approve test reports across multiple product types. You must have experience in ladies woven's (Structured party dresses would be advantageous). It would be a great advantage if you have experience dealing with Far East suppliers.

To apply for this position, please email your CV to: horecruitment@lipsy.co.uk

Retail Careers

Lipsy are currently opening a number of exciting new stores across the UK and ROI. As a result of this expansion, we have a number of vacancies for enthusiastic and experienced retail professionals. If you would like to work in a fast paced, fashion driven environment where everybody is passionate about the brand and dedicated to making the business a success then please read on.


Store Managers

As a Store Manager your main responsibility will be to maximise the sales and profit opportunities for the store and lead and inspire the staff to ensure that we deliver a consistently excellent level of customer service. You will also be accountable for:

  • Ensuring the stores sales performance is maximised to its full potential and delivered at least in line with agreed targets.
  • Ensuring store costs are managed within agreed budget levels and that every opportunity is sought to maximise store profitability.
  • To consistently act as an ambassador for the brand and ensure that the sales team follow your example.

To apply to be a Store Manager you must have experience operating at a similar level, preferably within fashion retail. You must be adaptable to change and have a clear passion for the Lipsy brand. You need to demonstrate excellent organisation and leadership skills and be commercially astute and target driven.
In return for your hard work, you will be offered a rewarding career with an expanding brand.

Current Vacancies:

No vacancies.

Assistant Managers

As an Assistant Manager your main responsibility will be to support the Store Manager to maximise the sales and profit opportunities for the store and lead and inspire the staff to ensure that we deliver a consistently excellent level of customer service. You will also be accountable for:

  • Supporting the Store Manager to ensure the store sales performance is maximised to its full potential and delivered at least in line with agreed targets.
  • Supporting the Store Manager to ensure store costs are managed within agreed budget levels and that every opportunity is sought to maximise store profitability.
  • To consistently act as an ambassador for the brand and ensure that the sales team follow your example.

To apply to be an Assistant Manager you must have experience operating at a similar level, preferably within fashion retail. You must be adaptable to change and have a clear passion for the Lipsy brand. You need to demonstrate good organisation and leadership skills and be commercially astute and target driven.

In return for your hard work, you will be offered a rewarding career with an expanding brand.

Current Vacancies:

No vacancies.

To apply please email your cv and cover letter to Managers@lipsy.co.uk stating the store location.


Lipsy Sales Manager within Next

As a Lipsy Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing our Lipsy shop in shop within Next. Reporting to the Next Store Manager, your main responsibility will be to drive the sales and profit opportunities for the store and lead and inspire the staff to ensure that we deliver a consistently excellent level of customer service. You will also be accountable for:

  • Ensuring the store sales performance is maximised to its full potential and delivered at least in line with agreed targets.
  • Managing VM standards, ensuring commerciality and accurate brand representation according to Lipsy guidelines
  • To consistently act as an ambassador for the brand and ensure that the sales team follow your example.

To apply to be a Lipsy Sales Manager you must have experience operating at a similar level, preferably within fashion retail. You must be adaptable to change and have a clear passion for the Lipsy brand. You need to demonstrate good organisation and leadership skills and be commercially astute and target driven.

Current Vacancies:

Lipsy Sales Manager - Tamworth - New Lipsy Opening within Next - Closing date: Tuesday 7th February 2012

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to Lipsy_Careers@next.co.uk stating the store location in the subject box.

Supervisors

As a Supervisor, you will be part of the management team, responsible for maximising the sales and profit opportunities for the store / concession and lead and inspire the staff to ensure that we deliver a consistently excellent level of customer service. You must be adaptable to change and have a clear passion for the Lipsy brand. You need to demonstrate good organisation and leadership skills and be target driven. To apply for this role you will need to have previous experience operating at a similar level, preferable within a fashion retailer.

Current Vacancies:

No vacancies.

To apply please email your cv and cover letter to Managers@lipsy.co.uk stating the store location

Sales Assistant

As a Sales Assistant your role will be to ensure you treat every customer in a professional manner helping the store / concession to maximise the sales opportunities. You will be an ambassador for our brand and must display an enthusiastic, passionate and friendly attitude. You do not have to have retail experience to apply for this role although knowledge of retail is desirable.

Current Vacancies:

No vacancies.


To apply please email your cv and cover letter to recruitment@lipsy.co.uk stating the store location


Lipsy Sales Assistant within Next

Reporting to the Lipsy Sales Manager, your role will be to ensure you treat every customer in a professional manner helping the store to maximise the sales opportunities. You will be an ambassador for our brand and must display an enthusiastic, passionate and friendly attitude. You do not have to have retail experience to apply for this role although knowledge of retail is desirable.

Current Vacancies:

Sales Assistants (Part Time) - Tamworth - New Lipsy Opening within Next - Closing date: Tuesday 7th February 2012

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to Lipsy_Careers@next.co.uk  stating the store location in the subject box.



If you do not have access to email your CV, please post your application to:

HR Department
Lipsy
43-44 Berners Street
London
W1T 3ND