Junior Designer (Love & Roses)

At NEXT Wholly Owned Brands, we’re a collective of London-based fashion and lifestyle brands. From our beginnings with Lipsy in 1998, to becoming part of the UK’s largest fashion retailer, NEXT, in 2008 we’ve evolved into a group of bold, design-led brands, each with its unique identity.

At the heart of our business is a passionate team driven by creativity, innovation, and a shared ambition to deliver exceptional results. We foster a culture where individuality is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged, and challenging the status quo is part of how we grow.

About Love & Roses

Love & Roses is for the woman who isn’t afraid to push boundaries, she’ll set her own trend, with unique styles, playful prints and fabulous fabrics at her core.

Role Purpose: 

The Junior Designer is responsible for driving the design and development of their assigned product area, building a balanced and comprehensive offer that aligns with the required pricing structure and margin targets. This role combines a strong affinity for fast fashion with commerciality, utilising the latest catwalk and trend predictions to offer constant newness to the customer. 

Role Responsibilities:

Design & Creativity

• Take responsibility for the design, development, and delivery of relevant, trend-led products for a specific product area.
• Collaborate with the Design Manager and wider Design team to build seasonal trends, concepts, and color direction for the brand.
• Identify and highlight key seasonal items, design details, and fabrications.
• Create seasonal mood and trend boards and confidently present new product ranges to management and buying teams.
• Travel to key regions, such as India and China, to develop products and support the range build process.

Technical & Commercial Execution

• Work closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to build and support the overall department strategy.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of pricing, margins, and the "design to price point" process to ensure commercial viability.
• Utilise excellent hand sketching and technical garment drawing skills to execute design concepts.
• Manage own time effectively to meet all deadlines and complete ad-hoc duties as requested to support business development.
• Continually aim to develop professional skills, actively seeking support and guidance from the Line Manager. 

Technical Requirements:

• Previous design experience within a high street fashion retailer or supplier environment.
• Excellent hand sketching and technical garment drawing skills.
• A strong eye for color, trends, and fashion with the ability to translate these into commercial products.
• Demonstrable awareness of the retail industry, including potential threats and opportunities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.