Head of Design Equip Outdoor Technologies UK Alfreton, United Kingdom Designers Hybrid Our team is based at our Head Office just outside The Peak District National Park off jct28 of the M1 corridor. Position We are the mountain people — and we’re looking for an exceptional Head of Design to help shape the future of one of the world’s most respected outdoor brands. This is a rare opportunity to lead the creative direction of Rab and Lowe Alpine, guiding globally recognised product collections that are trusted by mountain people everywhere — from alpinists and climbers to explorers, guides and adventurers pushing boundaries in the wildest environments on earth. You will be responsible for guiding the Design Team in the development of innovative, functional, and commercially successful product collections. This role oversees the long-term creative vision, design strategy, organisational capability, and cross-functional collaboration. Additionally, the position leads the design strategy across multiple seasons, ensuring brand consistency, technical excellence, and sustained global commercial success. Key Responsibilities of Head of Design (including but not limited to): - Shape and lead the long-term design and product vision, ensuring alignment with global brand strategy - Own multi-season design strategy, including innovation, sustainability and future pipeline planning - Set design standards, processes, tools and quality expectations across the function - Define team structure, resource planning and capability development - Guide seasonal colour strategy at brand level - Lead cross-functional alignment with Product, Sales, Marketing, Development and Technical teams - Provide expert input on materials and innovation strategies - Represent the Design function at senior leadership level - Influence company-wide strategy and brand evolution - Act as the external and internal ambassador for design - Set a positive example as a leader for the design team, fostering high performance, outstanding deliverables, and a vibrant team culture - Demonstrate Equip’s values consistently within the design team to help spread these principles throughout the company, ensuring our brand values remain aligned - Manage the annual department budget Requirements To join us as Head of Design you must have: Essential - Extensive leadership experience within multi-category outdoor/performance design and product teams - Proven ability to deliver commercially successful ranges while strengthening brand equity in global markets - Demonstrates a high level of motivation and values collaboration, striving for collective achievements across the organisation - A strong drive and enthusiasm for leading teams to deliver exceptional, world-class products - Proven history of building and managing an exceptional Design team - Exhibits outstanding executive communication and influence skills - Deep expertise in materials, construction, fit, colour and innovation - Experience shaping long-term creative direction - Strong global market awareness - A connection with mountain communities and an appreciation for the activities they pursue in mountainous settings, as well as a genuine affinity for their culture and way of life - Relevant design degree or similar higher level qualification - Demonstrates exceptional commercial insight and consistently exhibits strategic, forward-thinking decision making Desirable - Advanced material innovation or sustainability expertise - An active participant in outdoor sports, bringing valuable insights and empathy to enhance product design Other information Salary and Benefits: - Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, skills and experience - Contributory company pension scheme, subject to qualifying conditions - Discretionary profit share bonus scheme - Employee Benefits Platform - Life Assurance Scheme - Online GP & Physio Service - Employee Wellbeing Platform - Hybrid working (discretionary basis, determined by business need) as well as an early finish on Fridays! - Free, unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning training resources - Great staff discounts on our Rab and Lowe Alpine products - Reciprocal trade discounts on climbing, bikes, camping, sailing and running equipment - Casual dress code - Modern office facilities with free on-site parking and we are proud to be a climate neutral company

Location: Location Independent Worker Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri As a Location Independent Worker, for operational reasons you may be required to perform your duties, either temporarily or permanently, from any of Vodafone’s UK offices or customer sites within a reasonable geographic area of your home address. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are. Who We Are We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started. Join our Vodafone Business Technology Solutions team, where we support businesses of all sizes with world-class technology solutions. We design and develop our Fixed Line solutions, drive efficiency through automation and AI, and implement it all directly with our customers. What you’ll do As a Solution Design Lead, you will lead the detailed design and development of complex SD-WAN and WAN solutions for customers. This senior, client-facing position owns the low-level SD-WAN design and provides technical leadership to a virtual team of highly skilled professionals. You will be engaged during the latter stages of the pre-sales cycle to validate solution viability and provide technical assurance. Once delivery begins, you’ll ensure compliance with the agreed design through to operational acceptance and the end of the warranty period. Key Responsibilities - Take full technical accountability for the detailed design and successful delivery of customer SD-WAN deployments. - Act as the primary technical lead, working closely with the Programme Manager to provide governance and assurance for all technical components of the solution. - Low level discovery of existing solution components and owner of the transition from existing to proposed solution. - Sign off and acceptance of pre-sales High Level Design and statement of requirements on behalf of the Solution Integration team. Who you are - Proven record of producing enterprise customer SD-WAN low level designs (Fortinet, Cisco, Velocloud). - In depth understanding of complex customer SD-WAN deployments, and how these integrate with LAN/WAN and cloud environments. - Strong understanding of networking principles, protocols and products. - Proven track record for being the Design lead on large scale, complex projects for IT/Telco customer solutions. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - In depth knowledge of SD-WAN principles, technologies and products (Fortinet, Cisco Catalyst, Velocloud, Palo Alto). - In depth knowledge of IP Networking. - SD-WAN certifications (e.g. Fortinet Certified Professional (NSE 4, NSE 5), Cisco CCNP SD-WAN (ENSDWI), VMware (VCP-SDWAN). - CCNA / CCNP Enterprise. - Strong documentation & presentation skills. - Must be eligible for SC Clearence. Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. What we offer We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/) for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you. #vodafoneuk #VodafoneThree

• Collaborate with the creative team to translate art direction into digital designs for campaigns. • Independently roll-out and shape creative to meet client needs. • Identify opportunities to enhance audience engagement through digital trends. • Flex skills across print, producing accurate, print-ready files.

Role Description Hast du Lust, mit uns den Einkaufsladen der Zukunft völlig neu zu entwickeln? In unserem Projekt Retail Robotics designen wir einen Laden, der fast ohne Menschen und vor allem mit der Hilfe von humanoiden Robotern betrieben wird. Wie muss sich das Store Design in einem solchen Laden von heutigen Läden unterscheiden? Und wie schaffen wir es, dass humanoide Roboter, interaktive Displays und die einkaufenden Menschen bestmöglich miteinander interagieren können? Auf diese und viele weitere Fragen wollen wir zusammen mit dir Antworten finden und spannende Konzepte entwickeln. - Du entwickelst kreative Entwürfe für das Store Design der Zukunft. - Deiner Kreativität sind keine Grenzen gesetzt. - Es gibt noch keine starren Vorgaben zur Gestaltung. - Du kannst deiner Kreativität freien Lauf lassen und uns mit deinen Ideen überraschen. - Hilfestellung bei all deinen Fragen wird bereitgestellt. - Gemeinsame Entwicklung eines Konzepts für das Einkaufen der Zukunft. Qualifications - Du bist kreativ und kannst out of the box denken. - Du bist fit im Erstellen von 3D Renderings und fotorealistischen Darstellungen. - Idealerweise hast du dich schon einmal mit dem Thema Store Design beschäftigt. Requirements - Dieses Praktikum richtet sich an Studenten, die im Rahmen ihres Studiums ein Pflichtpraktikum absolvieren müssen. - Du musst aktuell an einer Hochschule eingeschrieben sein, um dieses Praktikum starten zu können. Dauer des Praktikums - Die Dauer des Praktikums richtet sich nach der geforderten Anzahl an Stunden, Wochen oder Monaten in deiner Studienordnung. - Die Länge des Praktikums bestimmst du. - Mindestens sollte das Praktikum einen Monat dauern, da der Lerneffekt darunter sehr begrenzt ist. Benefits - Wir arbeiten als Remote Company, d.h. alle unsere Mitarbeiter arbeiten ortsunabhängig und haben kein festes Büro. - Du entscheidest, ob du am Strand im Süden, im Coworking Space in der Stadt oder in deinem eigenen Büro in einem kleinen Dorf auf dem Land arbeitest. - Wir koordinieren uns mehrmals pro Woche über Videokonferenzen und Telefonate und täglich über Kurznachrichten. - Wir nutzen weitere digitale Tools für die gute Koordination unserer Zusammenarbeit. - So weiß jeder im Team jederzeit Bescheid, was läuft. Bewerbung Wir freuen uns auf deine (m/w/d) Bewerbung per E-Mail an: bewerbung [a] themediagroup. de Company Description The Media Group betreibt verschiedene Themeportale zu Themen wie Reisen, Kochen, Lifestyle oder Finanzbildung.