Assistant Denim Designer - Next Sourcing (Womenswear)

As an Assistant Womenswear Designer specialising in Denim at Next Sourcing, you will play a key supporting role in shaping the visual, technical, and aesthetic identity of our upcoming denim collections.

You will make a direct difference by turning emerging global trends into commercial, elevated denim products that resonate deeply with the Next customer and land on the high street.

Working alongside our Designers and collaborating closely with in-house buying, sourcing, and supplier teams, you will help turn emerging global trends into commercial, elevated products that resonate deeply with the Next customer.

Responsibilities

• Designing the hype: Assist in shaping trend-driven womenswear denim collections.
• Fabric & wash lab: Help develop standout washes, textures, and trims.
• Bringing concepts to life: Build sleek mood boards, tech packs, and presentations.
• Trend spotting: Keep your finger on the pulse of what's next and push creative boundaries.
• Keeping the wheels turning: Handle day-to-day design admin so the studio stays sharp, organised, and moving fast.
• Industry Travel: Travel to supplier visits, fabric mills, wash houses, and trend research trips as required to source inspiration and build relationships with manufacturing partners.

Requirements

• Denim-obsessed: A sharp creative eye and a genuine passion for all things denim.
• Software-savvy: Quick with Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop (bonus points if you love experimenting with AI design tools!).
• In the know: Chronically online in the best way,fluent in TikTok trends, creator culture, and micro-aesthetics.
• Tech-aware: Good basic understanding of garment construction, fit, and wash processes.
• A design admin pro: Highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident keeping samples, specs, and trackers running seamlessly.
• A team player: Positive energy, hungry to learn, and ready to jump in where needed.

Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria's Secret products
• Company performance-based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available
• 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 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and in-store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more