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Job Summary
Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.
The Role
We are seeking a Trend Design Assistant to support our Trend Forecaster across a diverse portfolio of fashion and sports brands. This is a dynamic fast-paced role covering Womenswear Menswear and Kidswear with the opportunity to develop ownership in a key category.
You will play a vital role in identifying emerging trends analysing the market and supporting the delivery of commercially relevant trend insights to design and buying teams.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone highly trend-aware creatively curious and commercially minded looking to grow within a forward-thinking fashion environment..
What Youll Take On
Trend & Market Research
- Support global retail and trend research under the direction of the Trend Forecaster
- Monitor catwalks street style retail and social media for emerging trends
- Download categorise and analyse catwalk and street style imagery
- Compile weekly updates on key shows cultural moments and industry news
- Save and archive editorials campaigns and relevant visual research
- Attend industry talks and exhibitions where relevant feeding back key insights
- Assist with ad hoc research projects as required
Retail & Social Reporting
- Contribute to monthly competitor shop reports (in-store and online)
- Provide regular cross-gender updates to buying teams
- Track and report on social media trends including key hashtags films TV and cultural influences
Calendar & Organisation
- Maintain and update the fashion and cultural calendar including trade shows exhibitions key events and relevant cultural releases
Category Development
- Opportunity to take ownership of Menswear Sportswear or Kidswear as a focus area developing trend insight within that category while supporting the Womenswear forecaster.
What Youll Bring
You are highly trend-aware with a strong creative eye and the ability to connect cultural shifts to commercial product opportunities. You thrive in a fast-paced environment work flexibly and bring genuine passion for the fashion industry.
You will demonstrate:
- A strong understanding of current and emerging fashion trends
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of the high street and competitive landscape
- Excellent visual research skills and attention to detail
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Essential:
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign Photoshop and Illustrator
- Strong visual research and sourcing skills
- A good eye for styling and trend direction
- Womenswear experience
Desirable:
- Experience producing film clips GIFs or audiovisual presentations
- Knowledge of AI tools and programs
- Data analysis skills
- A passion for Menswear Sportswear or Kidswear
Portfolio: All applications must come with a trend focused portfolio! Any submitted without one will not be considered.
Your portfolio should prove youre already living in 2027 showcasing deep-dive research into AW26 and beyond. We need a visual storyteller who can spot a micro-trend at a glance and turn it into a must-have product. Show us your forecast bring your AW26/SS27 concepts to the table!
Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: encourage early applications for our roles as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position this advert may close earlier than planned.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Interior Design
- CAD
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Constant Contact
- Sketchup
- Product Lifecycle Management
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Garment Construction
- Sewing
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
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 po ... View more
