Assistant Graphic Designer - Menswear

Next; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in the UK is seeking an Assistant Graphic Designer for Menswear at their Leicester office. The role focuses on creating innovative designs for casual wear, requiring strong graphic design skills and a passion for trends. Join a vibrant team and contribute to trend elevation in Menswear. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and various benefits including a profit-related bonus and staff discounts.

Benefits

Profit-related bonus

25 days holiday

Pension contributions

Sharesave scheme

On-site nursery

Restaurant, coffee shops, juice bar

Staff shop and discounts

Free parking and company bus service

25% staff discount on Next products

Other discounts and healthcare services

Qualifications

• Experience in Graphic Design for apparel is essential.
• Strong presentation and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Travel, research, and design elevated pieces within your category.
• Translate trends into beautiful graphic designs.
• Support the design team across expanding categories.

Skills

Graphic Design

Communication

Organization

Education

Degree in Graphic or Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

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From £30,000 Depending On Experience

Job Description

Assistant Graphic Designer (apparel)

Let’s Take it On

Location: Head Office, Leicester

Salary: From £30,000 Depending On Experience

Working Pattern: Typically 4 days in office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

We are looking for a trend-driven, high-level Assistant Designer eager to push the Graphic Design within our Menswear team. This role will focus on Mens’ casual wear, providing an opportunity to manage your own category.

How would you push this design? What can you bring to the team? Take the range and run with it!

Note: Portfolios must be added to the application to be considered.

About the Company

When it comes to UK retail, Next is renowned for quality and trend-led design. We sell thousands of items an hour, with a loyal repeat customer base. This is a fantastic place to learn, grow, and thrive in Menswear design.

Role Responsibilities

• Travel, research, and design elevated pieces within your category.
• Translate trends into beautiful graphic designs, using AI and hand-drawn techniques for apparel.
• Support the design team and work across expanding categories.
• Bring a forward-thinking approach to trend and innovation.

About You

Ideally, you have a degree in Graphic or Fashion Design, with excellent knowledge of Adobe Suite. Experience in Graphic Design for apparel is essential. Strong presentation, communication skills, and the ability to work well with others are required. You should be organized, self-motivated, and passionate about trends and Menswear.

The Team

You will join a hardworking, enthusiastic Menswear team that values fun and collaboration. Based at our Design Studio in Leicester, you'll be part of a vibrant environment focused on trend and design elevation.

Benefits

• Profit-related bonus
• 25 days holiday, with options to buy more
• Pension contributions
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site nursery (salary sacrifice)
• Restaurant, coffee shops, juice bar
• Staff shop and discounts
• Free parking and company bus service
• 25% staff discount on Next products
• Other discounts and healthcare services

Sponsorship

Applicants requiring sponsorship must meet Home Office requirements. More info at: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Additional Support

We support candidates with workplace adjustments. Contact us at [e-mail] or 0116 284 2486 for assistance.

About Us

Next is a FTSE-100 retailer with over 35,000 employees, operating over 500 stores and a global online presence. We’re a leading fashion retailer in the UK and expanding internationally.