Assistant Designer

Job Description

Job title: Assistant Designer

Company: Next

Job description: Job Description:

Assistant Designer – Brands

We have a really exciting opportunity for an Assistant designer to join the Licensing Fashion Brands team at Next to work on our branded clothing ranges within Childrenswear.

An excellent team player with great attention to detail, you’ll work alongside the designers, buyers and merchandisers whilst reacting to sales and market information.

From researching the latest trends and presenting concepts you’ll work hard to produce elevated product that reflect the brands ‘DNA’ and handwriting. This would be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, self motivated assistant designer who has previous experience working at pace across different supply bases/product categories.

What will you be doing?

• Researching, interpreting and communicating the latest design trends, techniques, colours, trims and fabric developments.
• Working closely with the team to create innovative, commercial and elevated designs- liaising closely with our factories and suppliers
• Building successful team relationships, instilling confidence and trust in our partnerships
• Working collaboratively with a range of specialist functions such as Product Technology and Sourcing to develop the collections in line with the critical path.
• Creating thorough and accurate Tech Packs for factories.
• Helping manage the day-to-day organisation/admin tasks within the design team.

What you’ll have:

• Great understanding of supply bases, design and trims, and know how to create thorough technical design packs with an understanding of price points.
• Attention to detail and an adaptable and versatile handwriting, with the ability to design across a variety of brand handwritings, product categories and age ranges across boys and girlswear.
• Strong commercial awareness and a comprehensive understanding of garment construction, fit and fabrics.
• An adaptable handwriting/resilience to change-you’ll thrive on working in a fast paced environment with a real passion and drive for product.
• A good level of experience and be proficient in creating designs and tech packs using Adobe creative suite-from initial trend concepts to final tech packs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Enthusiastic attitude and team player.

Location:

• London with travel to another office approx 3 days a week

Please note: As part of the application process we require you to submit examples of your portfolio, please ensure you upload examples or provide a link to your portfolio. Unfortunately, applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

About Us: You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About the Team:

• ​25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy & Victoria’s Secret products
• 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 24/7 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking

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 headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include ‘Workplace Adjustments’ in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

Expected salary:

Location: London

Job date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 23:10:04 GMT

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