Print & Graphic Womenswear Apparel Designer - Next Sourcing - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Job ID 76028
Team Product
Location Leicester
Contract Type Fixed Term Contract
Job Schedule Full time
Salary £45,000
Posting Date 12/06/2026
Apply Before 19/06/2026
Working Pattern: 2 days a week onsite, with core hours between 8am to 6pm.
The Role
As a Print & Graphics Designer (Womenswear) at Next Sourcing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our upcoming seasonal collections. This is a fast‑paced, highly creative 6‑month Fixed‑Term Contract where your designs will directly impact what lands on the high street.
Working closely with our in‑house buying, sourcing and supplier teams, you will turn emerging global trends into commercial, elevated products that resonate deeply with the Next customer. The role can be based from our offices in London or Leicester!
Next Sourcing are at the heart of finding, developing and delivering the products our customers love, wear and use every day. Our teams specialise in all different parts of the sourcing operation, from design and technology to product development.
What You’ll Take On
* Design original, standout print and graphic concepts across the Womenswear category, reacting quickly to design briefs and fast‑turnaround requests.
* Research and translate global fashion trends, colour palettes and techniques into elevated, commercially viable products.
* Utilise excellent hand‑painting techniques alongside advanced CAD work to build versatile, production‑ready designs.
* Collaborate daily with buyers, sourcing teams and external factories to ensure designs are delivered on time, within cost parameters and to exact technical specifications.
* Drive both core line development and project‑based capsule collections, multi‑tasking effectively to meet critical path deadlines.
What You’ll Bring
* A proven track record (retailer or supplier background) designing for a high‑volume, similar sized fashion retailer.
* Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, with a sharp eye for both graphic layouts and intricate print design.
* A beautiful hand‑painting ability combined with strong CAD skills to bring diverse artistic styles to life.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with a confident approach to working with cross‑functional teams, external suppliers and factories.
* Superb organisation skills and the resilience to stay calm, focused and creative during peak, high‑pressure deadlines.
* A genuine passion for Womenswear and an intuitive understanding of the latest market trends, printing techniques and fabrications.
Portfolios
To help us get a feel for your style, please attach a digital portfolio to your application. We are looking for work that demonstrates a sharp eye for the future of Print & Graphic design, how your ideas can be commercially viable for NEXT, and showcases your direct design and CAD work. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
Benefits
* Profit‑related bonus – based on company performance
* Private medical insurance
* Sharesave scheme – make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount
* Pension – fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you’re also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more.
* Life assurance
* Group income protection
* Wagestream – helping you make the most out of your money
* Salary finance – offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education
* 25% staff discount on most NEXT products – plus discount on other products
* Direct to work – NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection
* VIP sale – early access to the NEXT sale
* Access to NEXT staff shops
* Octopus energy – like cycle‑to‑work, but for electric vehicles
* Free parking (excluding London locations)
* National and local discounts on goods and services – this includes things like discounted cinema tickets
* Wellhub – includes access to discounted gym membership
* Simply health – a healthcare subscription service
* Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service – 7 free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check
* A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners
* Free eye testing – voucher to use at specific locations
EEO Statement
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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