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Middleweight Digital Designer & Content Editor 12 Month FTC

Next Careers

Leicester

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A major UK fashion retailer is on the lookout for a Middleweight Digital Designer & Content Editor to enrich its eCommerce team. This role involves creating impactful digital content and managing projects efficiently using tools such as Figma and Adobe Creative Suite. Ideal candidates should have prior design experience, solid knowledge of HTML and CSS, and be passionate about innovative design solutions. The position offers a flexible working environment at their Leicester Head Office, ensuring a balance between personal and professional life.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience within a design role.
  • Passionate about design with knowledge of Figma.
  • Good understanding of HTML, CSS & XML.
  • Excellent planning and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Design and create content for our eCommerce websites.
  • Manage personal workloads and meet tight deadlines.
  • Iterate designs based on data analytics for performance.

Skills

Graphic Design
CSS
HTML5
Adobe Creative Suite
Digital design
Web Design
Responsive Web Design

Tools

Figma
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Sketch
Adobe InDesign
CoreMedia
Job description
Description

We are looking for a Middleweight Digital Designer & Content Editor to join our eCommerce team on a 12 Month FTC! Based at our Leicester Head Office offering a competitive salary alongside great benefits!

At NEXT not only are we one of the UK’s largest fashion retailers but we’re also one of the largest listed companies. We sell our products and thousands of world‑famous brands both in‑store and online UK and internationally. We’re growing fast and it’s the kind of growth and investment that is exciting for everyone in our business.

About The Role

As a Middleweight Digital Designer & Content Editor you’ll be responsible for designing, creating, updating and deploying new and exciting content across our family of websites. Your day‑to‑day will involve collaborating with internal stakeholders, offshore teams and using our various design and CMS applications to help deliver creative updates to our websites in a timely and efficient manner.

Design & Execution
  • Conceptualise and deliver high‑impact digital content including homepages, editorials and global campaigns using a mix of brand templates and bespoke design.
  • Master the full workflow from initial design to final publication using our CMS and CDN, ensuring all work champions AA accessibility and site‑speed optimisation.
  • Iterate with insight by using data analytics to drive online sales and ensure creative performance meets specific KPIs.
Workflow & Project Management
  • Own your output by managing personal workloads and meeting tight SLAs within a high‑velocity environment.
  • Drive transparency through meticulous project tracking in Asana, providing daily updates to facilitate accurate delivery reporting.
  • Support major milestones by playing a key role in high‑traffic events from seasonal sale launches to onboarding new brand collections.
Stakeholder Engagement & Storytelling
  • Pitch with passion by presenting innovative concepts to brand partners, clearly articulating the strategic rationale and brand alignment behind your designs.
  • Consult and collaborate with internal Trade and QA teams to resolve technical issues and ensure every update is signed off to the highest standard.
  • Advocate for excellence, confidently addressing stakeholder feedback while highlighting the unique value and impact of your creative solutions.

You’ll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office. Our offices are inspiring, but we understand that life happens. That’s why we’re big on making sure your work works for you, which is why we offer flexible working.

About You
  • Previous experience within a design role.
  • Someone who is passionate about design.
  • Figma knowledge & experience would be beneficial.
  • Knows their way around the Adobe Creative Cloud.
  • Experience updating online content using a CMS preferably CoreMedia.
  • A good technical mind and general understanding of HTML, CSS & XML.
  • Adaptable to change and willing to support other team members when required.
  • Good at breaking down problems and finding relevant solutions.
  • Available to work call‑out shifts every once in a while after the training period.
  • Excellent planning, attention to detail and organisational skills.

Bring your energy. Play to your strengths. Make things bigger and better than before. Let’s Take It On.

Required Experience

Contract

Key Skills

Graphic Design, CSS, HTML5, Adobe Creative Suite, Fpga, Digital design, Web Design, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Responsive Web Design, Sketch, Adobe Indesign

Employment Type

Contract

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

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