Senior Designer - Menswear - Casual Shirts

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

The Role
As a Senior Designer for Menswear Casual Shirts, you’ll be the strategic lead behind one of our most iconic categories. Your mission is to blend global street-style with commercial excellence, evolving everything from rugged overshirts to trend-led prints.

By bridging the gap between creative vision and global production, you’ll make a tangible impact on the range alongside a team of Buyers, Merch & Tech! 
To help you lead with confidence, Next offers a comprehensive induction, supported by industry-leading trend resources and a collaborative environment designed to champion your creative autonomy.

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.

What You’ll Take On
As our Senior Designer for Menswear Casual Shirts, you’ll be the strategic lead behind one of our most iconic and high volume categories. You are the creative engine that transforms global street-style into the elevated, versatile shirting our customers rely on, ensuring every piece reflects the premium quality and effortless aesthetic of the Next brand.

In this role, your day-to-day will involve:

• Strategising the Shirts Range: Lead the end-to-end design process for the menswear casual shirting category, expertly balancing trend-led statement pieces with commercially driven core essentials.
• Translating Global Trends: Scour international street-style and runway movements to design "must-have" shirts from rugged overshirts to refined, soft-handle prints that resonate with the modern man.
• Leading with Agility: Thrive in a fast-paced environment by responding decisively to creative briefs and delivering high-impact designs that keep our collections ahead of the curve.
• Balancing Design with Commerciality: Work strategically within price-point guidelines to ensure we deliver exceptional value without compromising on fabric quality or craftsmanship.
• Collaborating for Excellence: Partner closely with Buyers, Merchandisers, and our Technologist teams to ensure every collar, cuff, and fit is technically precise and production-ready.
• Driving Category Innovation: Shape the creative direction for both high-energy capsule drops and the foundational lines that define the Next man’s wardrobe.

 

What You’ll Bring

• Menswear Shifting Expertise: You have a solid background in menswear, with a specific focus on casual shirting. You understand the nuances of different weights, weaves, and laundries, from rugged brushed flannels to crisp poplins and relaxed overshirts.
• Technical Artistry: You are a pro at using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. You can create precise, detailed technical packs that clearly communicate construction, pocket details, and trim specifications to our global partners.
• A Trend-First Mindset: You are genuinely obsessed with menswear trends and global street-style. You know how to translate "of-the-moment" looks into commercially successful shirts that resonate with the Next customer.
• Clear & Proactive Communication: You’re a natural collaborator who builds strong relationships. Whether you’re refining a collar shape with an overseas factory or presenting a new seasonal palette, you communicate with clarity and warmth.
• Commercial Sharpness: You understand that great design lives at the intersection of creativity and business. You can design into specific price points and navigate fabric yields without losing your aesthetic edge.
• Agility & Organisation: You stay grounded and organised even when the studio gets busy. You’re comfortable handling fast-turnaround "express" briefs and can pivot quickly as trends evolve, all while maintaining a positive, "can-do" attitude.

A Quick Note: We can’t wait to see your style!
Please ensure you attach your digital PDF portfolio to your application, as we won’t be able to consider your journey with us without it. We are looking for work that is trend-focused, demonstrating your ability to translate high-fashion concepts into commercially successful, elevated designs for the Menswear casual shirts market!

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: .

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.

#LI-Onsite 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Profit-related bonus - based on company performance
• Management share options
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Sharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount
• Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more.
• Life assurance
• Group income protection
• Wagestream - helping you make the most out of your money
• Salary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education.
• 25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products
• Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection
• VIP sale - early access to the NEXT sale
• Access to NEXT staff shops
• Octopus energy - like cycle-to-work, but for electric vehicles
• Free parking (excluding London locations)
• Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location
• On site dining facilities (excluding London locations)
• National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema tickets
• Wellhub - includes access to discounted gym membership
• Simply health - a healthcare subscription service
• Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check.
• Onsite GP - Leicester Head Office
• Onsite Physio - Leicester Head Office
• A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners
• Free eye testing - voucher to use at specific locations

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.