NEXT Wholly Owned Brands
Junior Designer (Love & Roses)
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Job Description
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, utilizing 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.
- Utilize 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.
About Us
Lipsy is a London-based fashion brand that’s bold, dynamic, and always evolving. We create trend-led designs with a signature feminine edge, blending sophistication with unapologetic glamour. From statement-making eveningwear to effortlessly chic everyday looks, every piece is designed to make women feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable. The Lipsy woman knows what she wants - she’s ambitious, stylish, and ready to own every moment, whether she’s commanding the boardroom or turning heads at an exclusive event.
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About The Team
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Company performance-based bonus
- Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
- Life assurance
- Sharesave scheme
- Annual Travel Card Loan
- Sample Sales
- Fantastic L&D opportunities
- Flexi-Hour Scheme
- 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 careers@lipsy.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0207 436 2000 and leave a voicemail.
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