About the Role:
We have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Designer to join the design team for The Set team at Next to work on our womenswear premium range. 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 within the branded licence team.
Researching the latest trends relevant to various customer profiles, then communicating this information to your team and senior stakeholders is a key part of this role. We would ask you to produce elevated designs that tastefully represent what the brand is after as well as the customer. Day to day roles could be things like briefing suppliers and continuing to build great relationships whilst working closely with the Buyers to support the whole design process from planning new ranges through to product selection. This fast paced role is perfect for someone with a wealth of experience within this category.
You would be joining an amazing team whose enthusiasm for design and elevation being the main focus. A wealth of experience across multi-fabrications and innovative progression is one of the many plus points of joining this team!
This is a full time role based at ‘The Barn’ in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Built in 2020, our teams here benefit from a creative, collaborative and open plan working environment that boasts comfort and exceptional design. It’s truly a great place to work.
About The Set
The Set, effortless, sophisticated, timeless, affordable pieces. We believe great design should be accessible for everyone, so we have created perfect multipacks and stand alone items that mix and match effortlessly together so you can curate endless outfits.
The Set is Next's own groundbreaking brand. Our ambitious growth plans are already underway—and now, we’re looking for ambitious people to help us take this momentum to the next level.
Thanks to our success so far with the launch of our Womenswear range, we’re expanding into Menswear and Kidswear, as well as a premium range. This is your chance to join a team that doesn’t just dream big but delivers bigger.
What we are all about:
Affordable Style
Timeless Essentials
Effortless Trends
Here, you’ll own your vision, take charge of your creativity, and enjoy true autonomy. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make your mark, The Set is where you belong.
Check out the current range here and for a look behind the scenes click here.
About You:
Having experience at Designer level within a UK brand, supplier or high street retailer; your creativity and collaborative outlook would compliment this role. Previous experience working on jersey and woven design would be essential. A great taste level and a real passion for the latest trends and a true eye for elevation and detail. A high level of experience and be proficient in creating and presenting seasonal trends, creating designs and tech packs using Adobe creative suite-from initial trend concepts to final tech packs would be necessary for this role. Excellent communication skills are essential to this role.
Please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant portfolio are unlikely to be progressed.
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: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
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