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Graduate Designer - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
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Job Description
Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.
The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Designer to join our Girlswear division for 12 months. This role will give you the chance to work across our Nightwear, Underwear & Accessories area, gaining valuable hands-on experience within one of the most dynamic parts of our business.
The Girlswear team design and develop new ranges, managing everything from trend prediction and concept design through to technical development and product selection. At Next, we’re proud to be market leaders in childrenswear, known for our exceptional attention to detail, creativity, and strong sales performance. It’s a fast-paced, highly creative environment where you’ll see how we adapt to different brand DNAs and maintain the highest standards across all our ranges.
During your time here you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Go on inspiration shopping trips
- Meet with suppliers
- Take on a high level of responsibility from day one
You’ll work alongside our talented designers, gaining exposure to multiple categories and building the skills to help you grow and thrive in your future career.
What You’ll Take On
- Provide support throughout the whole design process from planning new ranges through to product selection.
- Collate design research, identify key trends, and prepare and update design boards for each season as required.
- Collaborate with Print and Graphics team to ensure cohesive and creative design development.
- Assist with the production of design packs where required.
- Provide administrative support to the Design Team, taking responsibility for tasks such as day to day department requests, colour matching, and archiving fabrics.
What You’ll Bring
We would love you to be a recent graduate in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a similar discipline, and looking for an entry-level opportunity. Additionally, we would like you to:
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- Have a strong interest in fashion with a particular passion for Girlswear and Womenswear trends, and an eye for what inspires the next big looks.
- Be aware of the influence of social media trends and be able to draw inspiration from a variety of sources.
- Be a clear communicator who builds positive relationships across the team, and confident working both collaboratively and independently.
- Be reliable, proactive, and flexible in your approach, with a genuine enthusiasm to learn and grow within a fast-paced creative environment.
- Be proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with a willingness to keep developing your technical skills.
- Experience using AI tools to assist in designing garments would be desirable.
As part of the application process, we require you to submit a screen resolution, digital portfolio. Unfortunately, applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information, please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.
At NEXT
We believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast.
If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites, don’t worry! We’ll point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join, packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.
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About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear, we’re the market leader. At the last count, we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online, and it’s now possible to buy online from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance-based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track, and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email at headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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