Designer - Cath Kidston

Job Description About the Role: Based in Manchester, with 1 day a week at Alfred Place, London. Core hours flexible between 8am to 6pm. Cath Kidston focuses on attention to detail, unique styling and using print and colour to bring joy. Design that evokes nostalgia yet practical for everyday life. We have an opportunity for a Print Designer to join the Cath Kidston team at Next You will design across Fashion categories and third party license in Fashion & Beauty, in particular for global licences and collaborations. Our Designers here at Next are always looking forward. Looking for that Next thing, focusing on trends 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 print designs across the Cath Kidston range. Your role Designing print collections across various categories: Ensuring that your work aligns with the brand's aesthetic and market needs. Produce a variety of print repeats, placements, and colorways tailored to specific markets: Strong hand painting and illustration skills are crucial, along with proficiency in Adobe software, to bring your creative visions to life. Deep understanding of the brand's heritage and ethos : Innovate and contemporize designs, ensuring they resonate with both the brand's identity and customer preferences. You'll focus on creating elevated print designs that tastefully reflect the brand's goals. Briefing suppliers and nurturing strong relationships: Collaborate with the wider team to support the entire design process. This fast-paced environment is ideal for someone with extensive experience in textile and print design, ready to make a significant impact About You: Passion for the Brand: The ideal candidate should have a genuine enthusiasm for the brand and its values, which will shine through in their designs. Designer-Level Experience: Previous experience at a designer level within a similar brand is crucial. This background will ensure they understand the nuances of print design and brand identity. Creativity and Collaboration : A creative mindset paired with a collaborative approach will be essential for working effectively with the team and bringing innovative ideas to life. Print Design Expertise: Experience in a similar style of print design is a must. The candidate should be comfortable creating prints that resonate with both vintage influences and contemporary trends. Taste and Trend Awareness: A strong sense of taste and a keen eye for detail are important, along with a passion for staying updated on the latest trends in the industry. Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills are essential for effectively conveying ideas and collaborating with team members and external partners. Ability to Work Under Pressure: The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment and be able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high-quality work. Any Additional Information Please note, as part of the application process we require you to submit examples of your portfolio, please ensure you provide a link to your digital portfolio. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered. 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: . About Us You know Next, but did you know we're a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We're the UK's 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we're the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it's now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world So we've gone global About The Team 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT) Company performance based bonus Sharesave scheme On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty Early VIP access to sale stock Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops Restaurants with great food at amazing prices Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services Free on-site parking Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.