Girlswear Dresses and Occasionwear Designer - Licensed Brands

About the Role

Based in central London - this is the perfect setting for creativity! Core hours flexible between 8am and 6pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced designer to join the Fashion Brands team at Next, where we design and manufacture the Children’swear collections for brands such as Paul Smith, Ted Baker, Little Bird, Superdry and small

Saints. From researching the latest trends and presenting concepts you’ll work hard to produce elevated designs that reflect the brands' DNA and handwriting.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, self‑motivated designer who has experience working at pace with premium brands, across different supply bases and product categories.

When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a company with a bigger brand portfolio. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned trend‑led, quality products. For anyone in the design field – this is the place to learn, grow, and thrive.

• Excellent team player with great attention to detail, who will work closely with the team and partner brand to create exciting and commercial girlswear dresses, co‑ord sets and occasion wear.
• Strong commercial awareness and thrives on working in a fast‑paced environment with a real passion for product.
• Girlswear and/or womenswear design background is essential.
• Experience working at pace with premium brands, across different supply bases and product categories.
• Ability to generate original prints and graphics is advantageous but not essential.
• Building successful team relationships, instilling confidence and trust in our partnerships.

You will be working with a like‑minded and creative team who have a real passion for product and a shared goal to push the brands forward, collaborating to innovate and bring your ideas and designs to life ensuring they align with the brands' handwriting, current market trends and our customers' needs.

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:

You know Next, but did you know 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 we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world – so we’ve gone global!

• 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 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

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. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long‑term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by e‑mail  (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line) or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.