Trend Led Fabric Sourcer
Womenswear
Lets Take it On
Enderby, Head Office
Let’s talk trend led fabric sourcing…When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality within design. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned trend led, quality products. For anyone in the Womenswear field - this is the place to learn, grow, and thrive.
Our team of Designers, Technologists, Buyers and Merchandisers here at Next are always looking forward. Looking for that Next thing, focusing on trend and pushing the boundaries of what we can offer our fantastic customer base. Working as a key part of the critical path; creating new and innovative designs across Womenswear. This is where you come in…
Your role
Researching the latest fabric trends relevant to Next's customer base, then communicating this information to the Womenswear teams and senior managers is a key part of this role. Work closely with relevant buying & design departments to show sourced fabrics, discuss requirements and ensure they are commercially viable. An extensive knowledge of different fabric types and an established mill network is essential along with the ability to identify and develop customised fabrics to set Next apart from competitors. Visit fabric mills in country and attend trade fairs, i.e. Paris & Shanghai, London Textile fair etc, to source inspirational and commercial fabrics continuously throughout each season. Presenting the fabric direction effectively through fabric boards and trend reports is key to the role.
About you
We would love you to have previous experience working within a UK brand or high street retailer. A real love of trends, fabric and travel would be a must for this role. A clear communicator whose main aim is to create great relationships across the teams as well as within the fabric supply base. A team player who is both creative & passionate about fabrics underpinned by a strong understanding of fabric construction would be perfect for this role.
Your team
If you like to travel then this team is for you! Inspiration trips are a big part of what the team will be doing. You will be joining an amazing fabric & design team whose enthusiasm for trend and elevation is the main focus. Depending on experience, the fabric team structure allows for the opportunity to specialise on certain fabric types to really drive and grow a particular product area.
Your benefits
We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for Next at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect:
1. Profit–related bonus
2. 25 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more
3. Contributions into a pension scheme
4. Life assurance
5. Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in Next and claim your share of our success
6. A fantastic restaurant, coffees shops and juice bar
7. Staff shop
8. Free parking on-site, including car sharing
9. Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas
10. 25% staff discount on most Next products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
11. On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester
12. National and local discounts on goods and services
13. A digital GP healthcare service
Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
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