About the Role
Leicester Head Office - Typically 5 days in the office with core hours between 8am to 6pm
We are looking for a Design Manager to lead our Next Sourcing Childrenswear design department. You will inspire a team of designers and lead trend direction, design initiatives and growth for this multi-product category. Reporting into the Product Director, the role includes recruitment and development of the Childrenswear Design team, focusing on multi-product ranges.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the ongoing development of the design team, managing and inspiring Designers and Assistants.
* Support team in day-to-day roles and contribute to the strategic direction of their ranges.
* Provide trend and creative direction by identifying and communicating new, growing, and declining trends with the wider design team.
* Lead team through clear goals and expectations, maintaining motivation and a positive environment with constructive feedback.
* Ensure strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders across the Next Sourcing Childrenswear category.
* Travel to global trade shows, inspirational trips and factory visits as part of the role.
About You
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence within the wider team. Strong knowledge of trends in design, forward-thinking, and confident communication across all levels. Organized with excellent time management. Passion for Childrenswear with ideas to push the department forward. A team player with excellent people skills and the ability to lead a talented design team across multiple product areas.
Sponsorship
Candidates requiring sponsorship for this role will need to meet Home Office sponsorship requirements. For more information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
We encourage early applications as the recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised; the advert may close earlier than planned if the position is filled.
About Us
You know Next, but we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and, for Kidswear, the market leader. We have over 500 stores, Next Online, and online availability in over 70 countries.
Benefits & Perks
* 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 discounts
* On-site restaurants with affordable options
* Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Free on-site parking
* Financial wellbeing tools
* Apprenticeship opportunities and on-the-job training
* Direct to Work – online and in-store discounts with next-day collection from work or local store
* Support networks through Network Groups
* Wellhub – discounted flexible gym memberships and related services
Conditions apply to all benefits. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We can provide workplace adjustments during the application process on request via headoffice_careers@next.co.uk or by calling 0116 284 2486.
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