Graphics Apparel Designer Menswear

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

The Role
As aGraphic Designer for Menswear youll be the strategic and creative force behind the visual identity of our collections. Your mission is to blend global street-style typography and cutting edge illustration into high impact graphics that define the Next mans wardrobe. From elevated branding and vintage typography to bold trend-led prints you will evolve how graphics come to life across casualwear jersey and sweats.

By bridging the gap between raw creative vision and commercial production youll make a tangible impact on the range alongside a team of Designers Buyers and Merchandisers.

Our Designers here at Next are always looking forward. Looking for thatNext 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 you will create new innovative artwork that sets our collections apart.

What Youll Take On
As one of our Menswear Graphic Designers youll design one of our most visible and high volume product areas. You are the creative engine that transforms global street-style into the elevated versatile graphics our customers love ensuring every print and embroidery reflects the premium quality and effortless aesthetic of the Next brand.

In this role your day-to-day will involve:

• Collaborate closely within a dedicated Graphics team working alongside our existing Graphic Designer to brainstorm concepts align design directions and deliver cohesive seasonal ranges.
• Create and deliver innovative trend-driven graphic designs and CAD work that align with the NEXT brand identity and commercial strategy.
• Partner with Buyers Merchandisers & Technologists daily to ensure designs meet price points production capabilities and sales targets.
• Translate global trend forecasts into practical commercially viable product graphics and prints.
• Manage multiple design briefs simultaneously ensuring all technical specs and CADs are accurate and delivered to strict critical path deadlines.

What Youll Bring

• Menswear Graphic Expertise: You have a solid background in menswear apparel graphic design with a deep understanding of how artwork translates onto fabric. You know the nuances of different print techniques (e.g. screen print high build puff discharge) and how they react to various washes and fabric weights.
• A collaborative mindset: You thrive working closely with another designer and cross-functional teams openly sharing feedback and ideas.
• Commercial awareness: An understanding of the NEXT customer and the ability to translate high-fashion trends into high-volume retail successes.
• Technical skill: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator Photoshop) with a strong track record of producing accurate factory-ready CAD work.
• Organisation and resilience: The ability to stay organized manage your own workload and maintain a sharp eye for detail during busy peak periods.
• Strong communication: Confidence in presenting your ideas and design concepts clearly to stakeholders at various levels.

Portfolios

To help us get a feel for your style please attach a digital portfolio to your application. We are looking for work that demonstrates a sharp eye for the future ofGraphic Design how your ideas can be commercially viable for NEXT and showcases your direct design and CAD work. To help you put your best foot forward weve put together a fewtop tips on what makes a portfolio stand out to our team.

Applications without a portfoliowill 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.

At NEXT we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. Thats why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day youll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs Drive and Meet to stay connected and move fast.

If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites dont worry! Well point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.

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