Assistant Designer - Childrenswear (Older & Younger Boyswear)

Job DescriptionWorking Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office with flexible core hours between 8am-6pm.The RoleAs an Assistant Designer for Boyswear, specialising in Wovens and Jersey, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a dynamic and essential product category. Your primary mission is to capture emerging trends and transform them into stylish, commercially successful products that resonate with our customers.In this role, your creativity will directly influence the seasonal ranges. You will work closely with a diverse team of Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, Technologists, and Sourcing specialists to bring concepts to life efficiently and beautifully. Whether you are stepping up your career or bringing solid industry experience, NEXT offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and resources to help you integrate seamlessly into our fast-paced design studio.What You’ll Take OnDesign Versatile Ranges: Create and support the development of innovative product ranges across both Boyswear Wovens and Jersey.Deliver Rapid Turnarounds: Respond swiftly and effectively to design briefs, producing high-quality creative work under fast-paced timelines.Gather Global Inspiration: Undertake inspirational travel and market research trips to spot emerging global trends, fabrics, and styling directions to keep our ranges ahead of the curve.Translate Trends Commercially: Apply your sharp eye for style and trends to build distinctive, desirable product collections that align with NEXT's brand identity.Design to Cost: Creatively work within established price point guidelines without compromising on quality, style, or design integrity.Collaborate Across Teams: Partner closely with designers, buyers, merchandisers, tech teams, sourcing specialists, and global suppliers to deliver ranges on time and to exact specifications.What You’ll BringTechnical Proficiency: Essential, expert-level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, alongside strong experience creating detailed tech pac