Location: Premier Park Studio

NEXT Wholly Owned Brands…

Our growing portfolio includes Lipsy, Love & Roses, Friends Like These, Beauty at NEXT, Nothing Ordinary, and Seraphine — all available through next.co.uk, connecting with millions of customers across the UK and beyond.

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 the Job

As Senior Model Booker, you’ll oversee casting across our eCommerce and campaign shoots, ensuring each model reflects the identity and customer of our Wholly Owned Brands. You’ll manage the end-to-end booking process, develop strong agency relationships, and continually evolve our talent boards to keep our brands relevant, diverse, and forward-looking.

 

Responsibilities…

Oversee model bookings across both eCommerce and campaign projects, managing the model rota and introducing new talentCoordinate and schedule daily eCommerce model bookings, while partnering with the creative team to support campaign casting and productionManage client and booking enquiries from start to finish, ensuring a seamless process for all model assignmentsHandle all logistical arrangements, including scheduling, travel, and accommodation for modelsSelect appropriate models for each project, demonstrating a deep understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and target customerMaintain a strong awareness of industry trends, emerging talent, and casting directions to keep the brand at the forefront of innovationDevelop and expand each brand’s model board by introducing new faces weekly, continually evolving the aesthetic and representation across the portfolioOrganize and lead castings and test shoots for new faces, ensuring a steady pipeline of diverse and on-brand talentCollaborate closely with the Head of Creative to future-proof talent strategy across both campaign and eCommerce channelsScout new talent through innovative programs and partnerships, ensuring we remain ahead of competitors in identifying and securing standout modelsBuild a clear creative casting process, using brand insights to align model selection with customer profiles and aesthetic standards across all visual contentStay attuned to each brand’s customer base, ensuring consistent and inclusive representation across all digital and campaign imageryTake full ownership of the models you book, working with the studio team to maximize performance, maintain consistency, and nurture professional growthStrengthen and manage relationships with international model agencies, ensuring all partners uphold our standards and contribute to our reputation for excellenceMaintain an in-depth understanding of budgets and rate structures, enabling confident and effective negotiation with agenciesDemonstrate strong brand awareness by proactively identifying opportunities for improvement, researching market trends, and ensuring the business remains a market leader in model selection and visual representation

 

Your Talent…

Sufficient experience in the model booking industry, ideally within an agency or fashion environmentProven track record of strong existing relationships with top modeling agenciesComprehensive understanding of shoot production within a commercial settingGenuine passion for models and a solid grasp of commercial customer model profilesIn-depth knowledge of the modeling industry, current social trends, and how these align with Next WOB brand customer profiles to inform effective model selectionExceptional negotiation skills with confidence in managing contracts, usage rights, and block bookings

 

Diversity & Inclusion

We recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.

We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.

 

Wellbeing

We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.