Assistant Denim Designer - Womenswear

Working Pattern

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

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.

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 on-line from over 70 countries around the world!

So we’ve gone global!

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