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Trainee Designer – Womenswear (Next Sourcing – London Based) Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Next
Title: Trainee Designer – Womenswear (Next Sourcing – London Based)
Company: Next
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Job DescriptionAbout the teamThis role will support the Women’s Senior Tailoring Designer on multi-product, outerwear and occasion wear, while also assisting the wider design team across the brand where needed. The team design and develop new ranges, taking responsibility for everything from trend prediction to design concept through to technical development and product selection.
About The Role
Working alongside the sales, buying, tech and design partners, you will provide support throughout the whole design process from planning new ranges, managing samples, through to product selection, while liaising with supply partners across the globe.
Collate design trend research/ mood-boards, CAD-up sketches, source colour palettes, prepare and update design boards and collection lineplans for each season as required.
Assist with the production of design packs where required and send out to our teams overseas, following through 3D and pattern/fitting comments to final perfected sample..
Provide administrative and organisational support to the Design Department, taking responsibility for tasks such as day to day department requests, colour matching, archiving fabrics and logging samples.
About You
Experience or specialisation in Womenswear Design, fabric, sample construction/patternmaking, is desirable
Strong presentation and communication skills, you will be capable of working well with other team members and building productive relationships
Highly organised, self-motivated, dynamic; you will be able to proactively manage a wide range of responsibilities throughout the design development process
Agility with the ability to multitask is also important
Strong interest in fashion and awareness of trends, with a feminine aesthetic and attention to detail
Specific Skills/qualifications & Requirements
Possesses a degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design or similar discipline.
Strong CAD skills- confident use of Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign
As part of the application process we require you to submit a digital portfolio. Unfortunately, applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
About Us
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!
Organization
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 instore, 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…
