Assistant Girlswear Designer Woven Bottoms 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

The Role

As our new Assistant Designer for Girls Woven Bottoms youll be the creative force behind the skirts trousers and shorts that define a girls wardrobe. From perfecting the fit of an everyday chino to capturing the magic of a tulle party skirt youll help turn global trends into commercial hits. Your role makes a tangible difference by ensuring our woven collections are both stylish and practical for our young customers.

Our Designers here at Next are always looking forward. Looking for that Next thing focusing on trend and pushing the boundaries of what we can offer our fantastic customer base. Working as a key part of the critical path; creating new and innovative designs across Girlswear Woven Bottoms.

What Youll Take On

• Support the Design Vision:Assist in identifying key trends in fabrics (from denim to linen) colors and silhouettes specifically for the girlswear woven market.
• Design with Agility:Create store-ready sketches that balance high-street speed with the high-quality Next aesthetic.
• Technical CAD Production:Spend your day-to-day creating detailed 2D CADs and technical packs ensuring all pocket details fastenings and trim specifications are accurate for global suppliers.
• Collaborate for Quality:Work hand-in-hand with Buying Merch & Tech teams to ensure designs are commercially viable durable enough for active kids and hit the required price points.
• Inspirational & Development Travel: Join the team on inspirational trend trips to key global fashion hubs to scout the latest street style and retail innovations. Youll also undertake factory visits to work directly with our suppliers gaining hands-on experience with the production process and ensuring our woven designs are realised to the highest standard.
• Sample Management:Take ownership of the sampling process reviewing prototypes for aesthetics and fit ensuring the woven range remains a consistent favourite for the Next shopper.

What Youll Bring

A Passion for Product:You have a genuine love for garment construction and a sharp eye for detail from selecting the right weight of denim to choosing the perfect button.
Creative Agility:Youre a natural at spotting youth trends and can quickly translate a big idea into a wearable woven design that fits the fun modern Next look.
The Ability to Juggle:Youre highly organised and stay calm during peak seasonal periods comfortably managing multiple deadlines across different woven categories.
A Collaborative Spirit:Youre a team player who communicates clearly and enjoys working alongside cross-functional teams to solve design challenges.
Technical Foundations:You bring relevant design experience (or a specialist degree) and are highly proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Portfolios

To help us get a feel for your style please attach a digital portfolio. Were looking for work that demonstrates a sharp eye for the future of Girls Woven Bottoms how these can be commercially viable for Next and a showcase of your technical CAD skills.

Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

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.

#LI-Onsite