We are looking for a Middleweight Digital Designer & Content Editor to join our eCommerce team on a 12‑Month FTC! Based at our Leicester Head Office, offering a competitive salary alongside great benefits.
At NEXT, one of the UK’s largest fashion retailers and a FTSE‑100 listed company, we sell thousands of world‑famous brands both in‑store and online, UK and internationally. Our growth is fast and driven by investment, offering exciting opportunities.
About The Role
As a Middleweight Digital Designer & Content Editor you will design, create, update and deploy new and exciting content across our family of websites. Your day‑to‑day will involve collaborating with internal stakeholders, offshore teams and using our design and CMS applications to deliver creative updates to our websites efficiently.
Design & Execution
* Conceptualise and deliver high‑impact digital content—including homepages, editorials and global campaigns—using brand templates and bespoke design.
* Master the full workflow from initial design to final publication using our CMS and CDN, ensuring all work champions AA accessibility and site‑speed optimisation.
* Iterate with insight by using data analytics to drive online sales and ensure creative performance meets specific KPIs.
Workflow & Project Management
* Own your output by managing personal workloads and meeting tight SLAs within a high‑velocity environment.
* Drive transparency through meticulous project tracking in Asana, providing daily updates to facilitate accurate delivery reporting.
* Support major milestones by playing a key role in high‑traffic events, from seasonal sale launches to onboarding new brand collections.
Stakeholder Engagement & Storytelling
* Pitch with passion by presenting innovative concepts to brand partners, clearly articulating the strategic rationale and brand alignment behind your designs.
* Consult and collaborate with internal Trade and QA teams to resolve technical issues and ensure every update is signed off to the highest standard.
* Advocate for excellence, confidently addressing stakeholder feedback while highlighting the unique value and impact of your creative solutions.
You’ll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office. We understand that life happens, so we offer flexible working arrangements.
About You
* Previous experience within a design role.
* Passion for design.
* Figma knowledge & experience would be beneficial.
* Comfortable with the Adobe Creative Cloud.
* Experience updating online content using a CMS, preferably CoreMedia.
* Good understanding of HTML, CSS and XML.
* Adaptable, supportive of team members when required.
* Strong problem‑solving skills.
* Availability to work call‑out shifts occasionally after the training period.
* Excellent planning, attention to detail and organisational skills.
About Us
Next is a FTSE‑100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We are the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and the market leader in kidswear. We operate more than 500 stores and offer Next Online, providing products in over 70 countries.
About The Team
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT).
* Company performance based bonus.
* Sharesave scheme.
* On‑site nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas.
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off branded beauty.
* Early VIP access to sale stock.
* Access to staff shops.
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices.
* Digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Financial wellbeing support.
* Apprenticeship programme.
* Direct to Work discount.
* Support networks.
* Wellhub discounted gym memberships and related services.
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. If you need support due to a disability or long‑term condition, please email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (include “Workplace Adjustments” in the subject line) or call 0116 284 2486.
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