Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am to 6pm.

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make an impact and contribute to the continuing success of the Licensing area. Licensing is a rapidly expanding department at Next, featuring childrenswear brands such as Baker by Ted Baker, Small Saints, Little bird, Superdry, Laura Ashley, Clarks, Paul Smith, Olivia Rubin & Castore.This role offers an excellent chance to contribute to the ongoing success of the Licensing area and make a significant impact.

What You’ll Take On
-Developing multiple  product areas; focusing on front end product development, blocks & fit, driving technical innovation and product improvements whilst promoting collaborative and close working relationships across all of Licensed Brands  Product teams. 
-Approving and progressing the range; delivering good quality standards, providing clear and concise written and verbal communication internally and externally;  whilst managing supply base to meet expectations.
-Managing in season; reviewing product quality throughout season, auditing and utilising information to further improve quality and drive down returns. 

What You’ll Bring
A team player and a leader as you’ll be managing an Assistant Technologist; you will have great people skills too. Using your extensive technical experience & exceptional eye for technical detail to deliver great quality in a high profile department . Utilising your qualifications & experience within the garment industry you will communicate effectively within a multi functional team. You’ll be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of pattern, construction, and manufacturing methods. Experienced in Menswear and Kids product areas is essential, Womenswear product experience would also put you in great stead, you will show drive and  initiative to generate and implement new ideas for the brand. 

Your Team
The Garment Technology team at NEXT has a wealth of knowledge and experience across territories. This is an ideal opportunity to show us what you can do and to also soak up all the knowledge of those around you.
 

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.

We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.

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