Graduate Designer - Next Sourcing
Job description
About Next UK
Next plc (styled as NEXT) is a British multinational clothing, footwear, and home products retailer, which has its headquarters in Enderby, England. It has around 700 stores, of which circa 500 are in the United Kingdom, and circa 200 across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Next is the largest clothing retailer by sales in the United Kingdom, having overtaken Marks & Spencer in early 2012 and 2014.
Your role
• Provide support throughout the whole design process from planning new ranges to product selection.
• Collate design research, create color palettes and prepare and update design boards for each season as required.
• Assist with the production of design packs where required.
• Provide administrative support to the Design team, taking responsibility for tasks such as color matching, archiving fabrics, and logging samples.
Training, Development & Rotations
Next integrated training teams ensure relevant and appropriate training and development is provided by supporting:
• Job role-specific training covering the technical, operational, and skills training required, ensuring employees are able to perform their job effectively, and their knowledge and skills are up to date
• Individually tailored training to support both an employee’s individual needs and specific business requirements
• Training in areas such as health and safety, first aid, and manual handling to ensure our employees work in a safe environment
Compensation & benefits
The typical NEXT Designer salary is £40,416 per year.
• 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
• Subsidized restaurant, coffee shop, and juice bar
• Access a 24/7 digital GP and other free health and well-being services
• Free on-site parking
Career progression
At Next, employees have the opportunity to succeed, with real transparency between you and those that lead the business. Next is the place to fulfill your potential and be recognized for your progress every step of the way.
Work-life balance
Productive and fun workplace, people and management are aligned well and the organization supports a very good work-life balance great experience, and an opportunity to meet great people.
Culture & vibe
Next focuses not only on what they do but how they do it. Next prides itself on being an organization of people who genuinely care about helping others. It's what makes Next tick.
About you
• Graduating this summer with a degree in Fashion Design, Textile Design, or a similar subject.
• Experience or specialization in Womenswear & Childrenswear design is desirable.
• Intermediate user of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong communication skills; capable of working well with other teams and building productive relationships.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Strong interest in fashion and awareness of trends.
How to Apply
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