Job Overview
Our Designers here at Next are always looking forward. Looking for that Next thing, focusing on trend and pushing the boundaries of what we can offer our fantastic customer base. Working as a key part of the critical path; creating new and innovative designs across Home. Join our dynamic Textiles Accessories team, where creativity knows no bounds! As part of this exciting department, you'll play a key role in designing and developing stunning patterns for a wide range of home products, from textiles and hard goods to kids' items, beauty, and gifting. You'll be at the heart of the process, taking ideas from initial trend inspiration to the creation of original artworks, including all-over prints and character design. This is your chance to contribute to a team that shapes the look and feel of beloved products across multiple categories!
What You'll Take On: Looking for an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative world of textile design? In this role, you'll be involved in every step of the design process, from trend research and generating stunning artworks to recolouring vintage pieces and briefing artwork to factories. If you're passionate about print, this is your chance to shine, as you'll be working hands‑on with original hand paintings and drawings, bringing them to life through Photoshop to create truly unique patterns. You'll also play a key role in supporting the Design Team, handling essential tasks like managing department requests, colour matching, archiving fabrics, and logging samples.
Qualifications and Skills
* Passionate about creating original artworks through drawing and painting
* Exceptional hand drawing skills that can bring your ideas to life
* Ability to adapt your unique style to suit a variety of customer types
* Skilled in Photoshop
* Thrive in collaborative environments
* Strong communication skills
* Highly self‑motivated
* A strong interest in fashion and home design, and a keen awareness of current trends.
* Confident in presenting your ideas
* Excited about making an impact
Benefits
* 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 fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
* Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
* Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
* Free on‑site parking
* Financial Wellbeing – Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
* Apprenticeship – Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
* Direct to Work – Discount online and in‑store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks – Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub – Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
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