We have an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to complete a 12-month placement within our Next Womenswear, Dresses Design team. This role will support the Dresses team in our Womenswear division. The team designs and develops new ranges, taking responsibility for everything from trend prediction to design concept through to technical development and product selection. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a multi-fabric category with styles ranging from casual to occasion wear, providing exposure to a diverse and fast-paced team from day one.
The day-to-day:
1. Provide support throughout the entire design process, from planning new ranges to product selection.
2. Collate design research, source colour palettes, and prepare/update design boards for each season.
3. Assist with the production of design packs when required.
4. Provide administrative support to the Design Team, including tasks such as department requests, colour matching, fabric archiving, and sample logging.
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We are looking for candidates who:
* Have recently graduated with a degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or a similar discipline.
* Have a strong interest in fashion and a passion for trends.
* Are clear communicators aiming to build great relationships within teams.
* Are creative, proactive, and passionate about design, with a good understanding of knitwear design.
* Are intermediate users of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
* Must submit a digital portfolio as part of the application; applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
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