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Middle Weight Digital Designer - 12 Month FTC
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Middle Weight Digital Designer - 12 Month FTC
Middle Weight Digital Designer (12 Months FTC) – eCommerce UX Team
Location: NEXT Head Office, Leicestershire Contract: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
About the Role
At NEXT, we don’t just create digital assets—we craft seamless, inspirational experiences that resonate with millions of customers worldwide. As a Midweight Creative Designer within our Online Creative team, you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing our brand to life across digital platforms.
This is an opportunity for a proactive designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to transform fresh concepts into polished, high-impact digital content. Whether transitioning from an agency or in-house setting, you’ll join a supportive team of experts dedicated to fostering collaboration and driving creativity.
Responsibilities
You’ll lead the creative process from concept to final execution, ensuring every design aligns with our brand and drives comprehensive success:
- Lead creative workflows: Translate briefs into exceptional designs at every stage, from initial concept to polished final delivery.
- Create high-impact digital assets: Design engaging content for:
- Landing pages & homepages
- Emails & editorial features
- Commercial campaigns and brand collateral
- Develop internal assets: Produce moodboards, pitch decks, and high-quality visuals to support cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate commercially: Work with stakeholders to ensure designs maximise reach and impact globally.
- Innovate & evolve: Share original ideas to refine our digital style and push creative boundaries.
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Requirements
We’re looking for someone who is authentic, boundary-pushing, and portfolio-proven:
- A portable showcasing high-calibre digital design, reflecting creativity and technical skill.
- Technical expertise in:
- Figma (essential)
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator preferred)
- Innovative mindset: Ability to challenge conventions and propose fresh, original ideas.
- Clear communication: Confidence to present work to multi-stakeholder audiences.
- Organisational excellence: Balancing deadlines, feedback cycles, and deadlines efficiently, especially during peak periods.
- Collaborative spirit: Thriving in cross-functional, team-based environments to deliver impactful results.
About NEXT
Beyond rewarding work, NEXT offers:
Career Growth
- FTSE-100 workplace with ~44,000 global employees.
- Market-leading UK Kidswear brand and second-largest fashion retailer.
- Next Online serves 80 countries, with an annual digital roster.
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Financial & Lifestyle Benefits
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria’s Secret* products (*T&Cs apply).
- Company-wide bonus scheme tied to performance.
- Savesave scheme and financial wellbeing support.
- Free on-site parking and nursery (OFSTED Outstanding).
Workplace Perks
- App-based GP + wellness services (including discounted gym memberships via Wellhub).
- Early VIP access to sale stock and branch benefits.
- Discounted shopping at partner brands and staff retail outlets.
Note: All benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
Our Commitment
We’re committed to supporting candidates throughout the application process, including workplace adjustments. If you require assistance due to a disability or long-term condition, contact: headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (subject: Workplace Adjustments) or call +44 (0)116 284 2486 for further support.
Ready to shape eCommerce design? Apply now and submit your portfolio—we’re excited to see your work.
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