Job Description
TRAINEE SAMPLE TECHNICIAN
Product Pattern Room
Let's Take it On
Enderby - Head Office
Let’s talk quality… When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the Product field - this is the place to learn. To grow. And to thrive.
Our Pattern Room at NEXT Head Office provides a pattern cutting and sampling service to our creative product teams, using skills in 2D/3D pattern cutting and garment construction.
Your role
Are you passionate about fashion and eager to kickstart your career in garment production? We're offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Trainee to join our dynamic team, where you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience that will lay the foundation for a successful career in fashion retail and manufacturing.
In this role, you’ll dive into 2D creative pattern cutting, block development, and explore cutting-edge 3D simulation and virtual fitting. You'll get the chance to master sample making, working with a variety of industrial machinery, and gain a deep understanding of physical fit and pattern adjustments.
You'll collaborate closely with expert Garment Technologists, attend live fit sessions, and sharpen your problem-solving skills in product development. Immerse yourself in the world of digitising embroidery designs, stitching them out, and managing both our pattern and 3D digital libraries.
Time and workflow management will be key as you ensure deadlines are met, while also maintaining and administering machinery and supplies. Plus, you’ll get the exciting chance to attend conferences and exhibitions, staying on top of the latest trends and technical advances in the industry.
If you're ready to make your mark in fashion and manufacturing, this is the perfect opportunity to launch your journey.
About You
We're looking for someone who’s passionate about garment construction and pattern cutting, with a creative eye for detail and an instinct for spotting trends. You’ll need to be confident in communicating with others and enthusiastic about learning and adapting to new skills in a fast-paced environment.
Ideally, you’ll have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field and a solid understanding of pattern cutting techniques, as well as experience with 3D software. If you're excited to bring your creativity and technical knowledge to the table, this could be the perfect role for you!
A team of Pattern Cutters and Sample Machinists work closely with Buyers, Designers and Garment Technologists to create samples of high quality that help to shape our ranges and ensure fit and quality across the supply chain.
The team are exposed to a range of exciting projects, most recently working on creating a 6ft train dress to help our Beauty team market a new product!
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:
- Ongoing training provided by our talented Product Academy
- Relocation support
- Organised social events to network with other trainees across the business
- Profit–related bonus
- 25 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more
- Contributions into a pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in Next and claim your share of our success
- A fantastic restaurant, coffees shops and juice bar
- Staff shop
- Free parking on-site, including car sharing
- Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas
- 25% staff discount on most Next products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
- On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester
- National and local discounts on goods and services
- 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 .
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!
