Designer

Description:

Next, one of the UK’s leading retail giants and a FTSE-100 company, is offering an exciting opportunity for a talented Nightwear Designer to join their dynamic Womenswear Non-Clothing team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role is ideal for a creative professional with a passion for trend-led design, deep expertise in nightwear, and the ability to balance creativity with commercial awareness.

As part of Next’s innovative design studio, you will work in a highly collaborative environment alongside Buyers, Merchandisers, and Product Technologists, contributing to the development of high-quality, customer-focused collections. This position allows you to push creative boundaries, explore new ideas, and design stylish and tasteful nightwear products that align with brand identity while meeting the evolving demands of the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research, identify, and interpret the latest fashion and lifestyle trends to create innovative and stylish nightwear designs.

• Design across multiple fabrications, producing high-quality collections that appeal to diverse customer profiles.

• Collaborate with Buyers, Merchandisers, and Product Technologists to ensure design feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and commercial viability.

• Present creative concepts and design directions clearly to senior stakeholders and colleagues.

• Manage supplier briefs, build strong working relationships, and oversee product development from initial range planning to final selection.

• Continuously monitor competitor activity and industry trends to maintain Next’s competitive edge.

About You:

• Proven experience in nightwear design with strong technical understanding of fabrics, fits, and finishes.

• Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite with excellent presentation and communication skills.

• Creative thinker with the ability to balance trend-driven ideas with business needs.

• Strong knowledge of the nightwear and womenswear fashion market, including key competitors and customer demands.

• Passionate, approachable, and collaborative, able to inspire confidence in both colleagues and stakeholders.

Benefits & Perks:

• 25% off most Next, MADE, Lipsy, Gap, and Victoria’s Secret products.

• Performance-based bonus and Sharesave scheme.

• On-site Nursery rated OFSTED Outstanding.

• Discounts on partner brands and beauty products.

• Access to Staff Shops, restaurants with subsidized meals, and free on-site parking.

• Digital GP service and free wellbeing support.

• Discounted gym memberships, personal training sessions, and Wellhub app access.

• Career development opportunities including apprenticeships and professional training.