Assistant Designer - Menswear Loungewear & Nightwear

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

The Role
As our new Assistant Menswear Nightwear & Loungewear Designer, you’ll be the creative heart of this range, turning the latest global trends into "must-have" pieces our customers will love.You’ll work at pace, translating high-level briefs into commercial, budget-friendly designs that don’t compromise on style.

Our Designers here at Next are always looking forward. Looking for that Next thing, focusing on trends 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 Menswear Nightwear & Loungewear.

What You’ll Take On

Lead the Creative Vision: You’ll set the design direction for the Menswear Loungewear & Nightwear range, identifying key trends in colour, shape, and fabric to keep our collections ahead of the curve.

Design with Agility: From core staples to special project collections, you’ll respond rapidly to design briefs, turning fresh ideas into "customer-ready" products at high street speed.

Balance Style and Value: You’ll use your commercial eye to ensure every piece is both aspirational and budget-friendly, delivering "cool" fashion that makes sense for our customers.

Collaborate to Deliver: You’ll work hand-in-hand with our Buyers, Merchandisers, and Tech teams daily, ensuring every design is technically sound and arrives in-store exactly when it should.

Own the Process: You’ll manage the journey of a garment from the initial mood board to the final product, ensuring the range remains a consistent favourite for the Next shopper.

What You’ll Bring

A Passion for the Art of Lounging: You have a genuine love for fabric feel and a sharp eye for detail. From selecting the softest jersey blends to the subtle placement of a drawstring or a perfect flat lock seam.

Creative Agility: You’re a natural at spotting lifestyle trends and can quickly translate a "big idea" into a practical, wearable design that fits the relaxed, modern Next aesthetic.

The Ability to Juggle: You’re well-organised and stay calm when things get busy, comfortably managing multiple deadlines and seasonal sleepwear ranges at once.

A Collaborative Spirit: You’re a "people person" who communicates clearly and enjoys working alongside buyers and tech teams to solve problems and bring the collection to life.

Commercial Savvy: You understand the balance between high end comfort and high street reality, keeping an eye on costs without losing that essential "cool" and cosy factor.

Technical Foundations: You bring relevant design experience (or a degree in a related field) and are comfortable using the tools of the trade, specifically Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. to bring your sketches to life.

 

Important Note: To help us get a feel for your style, please attach a digital portfolio. We’re looking for work that demonstrates a sharp eye for the future of "home-wear," showcasing a modern, forward thinking edge that balances ultimate comfort with effortless cool.

Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.

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
• Private health insurance- surgery choices
• 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.
• 25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products
• 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.
• Life assurance
• 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.