Assistant Denim Designer - Womenswear

Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

The Role
As our new Assistant Womenswear Denim Designer, you’ll be the creative heart of our denim range, turning the latest global trends into "must-have" pieces our customers will love. This isn’t just about sketching; it’s about setting the direction for everything from our core essentials to exciting project collections. You’ll work at pace, translating high-level briefs into commercial, budget-friendly designs that don’t compromise on style

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 womenswear denim.

What You’ll Take On

Lead the Creative Vision: You’ll set the design direction for the womenswear denim range, identifying key trends in colour, shape, and fabric to keep our collections ahead of the curve.

Design with Agility: From core staples to special project collections, you’ll respond rapidly to design briefs, turning fresh ideas into "customer-ready" products at high street speed.

Balance Style and Value: You’ll use your commercial eye to ensure every piece is both aspirational and budget-friendly, delivering "cool" fashion that makes sense for our customers.

Collaborate to Deliver: You’ll work hand-in-hand with our Buyers, Merchandisers, and Tech teams daily, ensuring every design is technically sound and arrives in-store exactly when it should.

Own the Process: You’ll manage the journey of a garment from the initial mood board to the final product, ensuring our denim range remains a consistent favourite for the Next shopper.

What You’ll Bring

A Passion for Denim: You have a genuine love for the fabric and a sharp eye for detail, from the perfect indigo wash to the subtle placement of a rivet.

Creative Agility: You’re a natural at spotting trends and can quickly translate a "big idea" into a practical, wearable design that fits the Next aesthetic.

The Ability to Juggle: You’re well-organised and stay calm when things get busy, comfortably managing multiple deadlines and project ranges at once.

A Collaborative Spirit: You’re a "people person" who communicates clearly and enjoys working alongside buyers and tech teams to solve problems and get results.

Commercial Savvy: You understand the balance between high-end inspiration and high-street reality, keeping an eye on costs without losing the "cool" factor.

Technical Foundations: You bring relevant design experience (or a degree in a related field) and are comfortable using the tools of the trade to bring your sketches to life.

Important Note: Bring your ideas to life:
To help us get a feel for your style, please attach a digital portfolio. We’re looking for work that demonstrates a sharp eye for upcoming trends and a modern, forward-thinking edge.
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:

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.

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• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap
  * and Victoria's Secret
  * products (
  * when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• 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 instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups…