Bag Designer - Womenswear Non Clothing - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Next; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as a Bag Designer for Womenswear Non-Clothing. This role involves creative design, collaboration with teams, and a focus on trend-led products. Ideal for those passionate about high-quality design and innovation.

Benefits

Profit–related bonus

25 days holiday plus options to buy more

Pension scheme contributions

Sharesave scheme

On-site nursery

Restaurant, coffee shops, juice bar

Staff shop and discounts

Free on-site parking

25% staff discount on most Next products

Discounts on goods and services

Qualifications

• Experience in bag design required.
• Strong understanding of technical aspects of bag design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Buyers, Merchandisers, and Product Technologists.
• Push design boundaries inspired by travel and trends.

Skills

Creativity

Presentation Skills

Trend Awareness

Tools

Adobe Suite

Job description

Bag Designer - Womenswear Non Clothing - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

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Job Overview

We are seeking a talented Bag Designer to join our Womenswear Non-Clothing team at our Head Office in Enderby Leicester. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity for a creative individual with experience in bag design, passionate about trend-led, high-quality products.

About the Role

This role involves working across multi-fabrications, collaborating closely with Buyers, Merchandisers, and Product Technologists. You will be responsible for pushing the boundaries of design within this category, inspired by travel and current trends, with a keen eye for pricing and elevated design.

About You

You should be creative, approachable, and possess strong presentation skills. Proficiency in Adobe Suite and a thorough understanding of technical aspects within bag design are essential. A good knowledge of brands within the category and a desire to influence Next's design direction are also important.

Team and Environment

You will be part of the Womenswear Non-Clothing team, based within our Design Studio overlooking the lake at our Head Office Campus, surrounded by a knowledgeable and dynamic team.

Benefits

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

Sponsorship

Applicants requiring sponsorship must meet Home Office requirements. More info at gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa. We support candidates with workplace adjustments upon request.

About Next

Next is a FTSE-100 retail company, employing over 35,000 across the UK and Ireland, with over 500 stores and a global online presence in over 70 countries. We are the UK's second-largest fashion retailer and market leader in Kidswear.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, IT

Industry: Retail