NEXT Wholly Owned Brands
Junior Designer (Love & Roses)
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Head Office, Tottenham Court Road, London
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Hybrid
At NEXT Wholly Owned Brands, we’re a collective of London-based fashion and lifestyle brands. From our beginnings with Lipsy in 1998, to becoming part of the UK’s largest fashion retailer, NEXT, in 2008, we’ve evolved into a group of bold, design-led brands, each with its unique identity.
At the heart of our business is a passionate team driven by creativity, innovation, and a shared ambition to deliver exceptional results. We foster a culture where individuality is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged, and challenging the status quo is part of how we grow.
About Love & Roses
Love & Roses is for the woman who isn’t afraid to push boundaries, she’ll set her own trend, with unique styles, playful prints and fabulous fabrics at her core.
Role Purpose
The Junior Designer is responsible for driving the design and development of their assigned product area, building a balanced and comprehensive offer that aligns with the required pricing structure and margin targets. This role combines a strong affinity for fast fashion with commerciality, utilising the latest catwalk and trend predictions to offer constant newness to the customer.
Role Responsibilities
Design & Creativity
- Take responsibility for the design, development, and delivery of relevant, trend-led products for a specific product area.
- Collaborate with the Design Manager and wider Design team to build seasonal trends, concepts, and color direction for the brand.
- Identify and highlight key seasonal items, design details, and fabrications.
- Create seasonal mood and trend boards and confidently present new product ranges to management and buying teams.
- Travel to key regions, such as India and China, to develop products and support the range build process.
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Technical & Commercial Execution
- Work closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to build and support the overall department strategy.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of pricing, margins, and the "design to price point" process to ensure commercial viability.
- Utilise excellent hand sketching and technical garment drawing skills to execute design concepts.
- Manage own time effectively to meet all deadlines and complete ad-hoc duties as requested to support business development.
- Continually aim to develop professional skills, actively seeking support and guidance from the Line Manager.
Technical Requirements
- Previous design experience within a high street fashion retailer or supplier environment.
- Excellent hand sketching and technical garment drawing skills.
- A strong eye for color, trends, and fashion with the ability to translate these into commercial products.
- Demonstrable awareness of the retail industry, including potential threats and opportunities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
What we can do for you…
- 25% off a huge selection of Next, Next Wholly Owned Brands, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
- We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
- Life Assurance
- Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
- Digital GP Service for help at home
- Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
- Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
- Bag a bargain at our sample sales
- Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
- Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
- Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
- Join in the fun with our year-round office events
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Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success. We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.
Wellbeing
We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.
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