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We are launching a new and exciting brand under NEXT Wholly Owned Brands to be based in the London head office. With a premium and contemporary handwriting we are looking to speak to exceptional design talent who have menswear experience across multi product categories.
Role Purpose:
Drive the design and development of the menswear department,, building a balanced, comprehensive offer with a high taste level and appreciation for a premium aesthetic. Offer newness combined with commerciality and a strong affinity fashion influenced by the latest catwalk and trend predictions.
Role Responsibilities:
- Responsibility for the design, development and delivery of relevant and contemporary design across multi product with a focus on, but not limited to, jersey and soft tailoring
- Presenting new product ranges to management and buying teams
- Creating mood and trend boards seasonally, plus colour direction
- Travelling to India and China to develop product and range build
- Develop a strong understanding and appreciation of key items, details and fabrications
- Understanding pricing-margins- design to price point
- Working closely with buying and merchandising to build department strategy
- To continually aim to develop yourself, asking your Line Manager for support and guidance.
- Collaborate with the Head of Design and Design team to build seasonal trends and concepts for the brand.
- To complete any other duties as reasonably requested by the company to ensure the continuous development of the business
Role Requirements:
- Eye for colour, trends, and fashion
- High taste level with an appreciation for premium fabrication
- Previous design experience from fashion retailer/supplier
- Excellent hand sketching and technical garment drawing skills
- Demonstrates an awareness of the retail industry
- Demonstrates accountability to deliver within role and drive the right results
- Helpful and approachable, always willing to extend help
- Demonstrates an awareness of trends and impact of potential threats and opportunities
- Proactive, vibrant and spirited and rises to challenges
- Ability to manage own time and work to deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Thinks above and beyond role
- Strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
What we can do for you…
- 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
- We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
- Life Assurance
- Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
- Digital GP Service for help at home
- Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
- Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
- Bag a bargain at our sample sales
- Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
- Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
- Join in the fun with our year-round office events
Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.
We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.
Wellbeing
We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.
