Key Roles and Responsibilities:
- Creating and developing original design ideas, concepts, embroideries, fabrications and seasonal themes
- Sourcing of relevant fabrics to meet the design requirements
- Responsible for own account
- Developing original themes for seasonal collections
- Creating specs/tech packs for our factories
- Ensuring critical path is adhered to, and keep on top of all key dates
- Assist the design process
- Liaising with factories and overseas offices
- Creating relationships with buyers
- Inspiration and sourcing trips abroad
- Trend packs/ colour inspiration
- Managing expenses and returns
About You:
- +3 years minimum background in Design
- Educated to degree level with a minimum 2.1 degree in Fashion or other related subject or equivalent practical attainment
- A good understanding of illustrator and or photoshop
- Creative and trend driven with a good eye for colour and fabric
- Flexible and able to travel to Next Head office and occasional overseas travel
- Attentive to detail with the ability to think creatively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Team player and able to build relationships
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- To be able to deal with all challenges in a calm and positive manner
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,565.00-£34,623.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Graphic design: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
