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, full-stop. Selling our products and thousands of world-famous brands, both in-store and online UK and Internationally. What’s more, 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 & using our various design & CMS applications to help deliver creative updates to our websites in a timely and efficient manner.
What else is involved?
Design & Execution
Conceptualize 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 optimization. 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, yes. But we understand that life happens. So, 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 callout 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.