Description
NEXT is seeking a trend-driven, experienced Childrenswear Designer to design boys and girls jacket product ranges for Next Sourcing. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading range creation, spearheading trend research, producing factory-ready technical CADs, driving commercial design to cost, and collaborating with overseas vendors.
Working Pattern: Typically 4 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead range creation for boys and girls jacket product ranges
- Conduct targeted market research and global inspirational travel to identify key trends
- Produce highly detailed CADs, precise colour palettes, and comprehensive technical packs
- Balance creative integrity with targeted price points
- Collaborate with global factories, fabric mills, and supply chain partners
- Work closely with Buyers, Merchandisers, and Garment Technologists
Requirements:
- Proven childrenswear design expertise
- Advanced technical mastery in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Strong practical knowledge of garment construction, fabric performance, and wash techniques
- Strategic and commercial eye for emerging trends and product margins
- Highly organised and self-motivated with excellent communication skills
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 and up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access to digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing programme
- Apprenticeship opportunities
- Direct to Work discounts
- Support Networks
- Wellhub discounted gym memberships
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