A unique opportunity has arisen to join our fantastic Home team as a Children's Bedroom Furniture, Cabinet and Dining Designer We are looking for a trend led, creative Designer with a love of furniture. About the Role: Experience of researching & identifying new & commercial trends & opportunities in furniture, specific to Children's furniture, children's lighting, dining and cabinetry Supporting the creation of cohesive and coordinated design looks across the Next Home range. Designing for all Next customer styles Identifying opportunities for our furniture ranges and ensuring broad style choice in style that reflects our customer profiles. Communicating ideas through beautiful mood boards and sketches/renders. Creating technical specs and drawings to brief manufacturers Go on amazing inspirational travel trips as well as product development trips with manufacturers Work closely with buying and merchandising colleagues to build a range reflecting the style and price architecture of Next Home. About You: Excellent presentation skills and experience presenting to stakeholders Strong experience of working as a Furniture Designer. Keen eye for identifying, communicating and executing emerging trends Passion for design Excellent CAD, Adobe and visualisation skills Good communication skills Excellent influencing & negotiating skills Accomplished range building skills and experience of challenging and balancing newness and commercialism Qualified to degree or equivalent Please note, as part of the application process we require you to submit examples of your Portfolio. Applications without a Portfolio will not be considered.