Design Manager
Let's Take It On
Womenswear Non-Clothing
Head Office, Leicester
Let’s talk quality…When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the design field - this is the place to learn. To grow. And to thrive.
We are looking for a Design Manager to lead our ever growing Womenswear Non-Clothing design department. This is a rare opportunity and one not to be missed. You will be inspiring a team of fantastic designers and leading the trend direction, design initiative and growth for this multi-product category.
Your role
Reporting into the Product Director, the position of Design Manager will have responsibility for the recruitment and growth of the Womenswear Non-Clothing Design team, focusing on the following multi-product ranges:
This also includes our fantastic in-house brand SELF, click here for an insight into the amazing product ranges and growth of SELF.
You will oversee the ongoing development of the team, managing and inspiring a team of Designers and Assistants. You will support them in their day-to-day roles while providing input and advice on the strategic direction of their ranges.
Trend and Creative Direction: Having a great design vision and awareness of changing market trends, identify and clearly communicate new, growing and declining trends with support of the wider design team.
Team Leadership: Effectively communicating the company vision and direction with clear goals and expectations, keeping the team highly motivated and inspired to contribute their best. Creating a positive environment through recognition and constructive feedback where openness is encouraged.
Communication: Understanding the need for strong and effective communication, building and maintaining relationships with your immediate team as well as collaborating with other key stakeholders across the Womenswear Non-Clothing category.
Travel: Travel will feature heavily in this role with visits to global trade shows, inspirational trips and factory visits.
About you
Having excellent communication skills and the ability to influence within the wider team; you will have the chance to really take this role to the next level. Working within the design sector with excellent knowledge of trend, you will be forward thinking and confident in communicating across all levels. You will be looking for that next step in your career development, ready to take on new challenges. You will be organised with excellent time management. You will be passionate about Womenswear with particular interest within the Non-Clothing category and have exciting ideas of how to push this department forward. A team player with excellent people skills is a must, inspiring you to lead a team of talented designers across a wealth of product areas.
Your team
The Womenswear Non-Clothing team at NEXT are passionate about what they do and have a wealth of experience. By joining this team, you'll have the chance to grow, make an impact, and shape the direction. With such a broad range of products to cover, every day brings something new and exciting, keeping things fresh and full of opportunity.
Your benefits
We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for Next at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect:
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.
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 headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.