Garment Technologist - Licensed Brands

Job ID
Job ID 75381
Team
Team Product
Location
Location London
Salary
Salary £46,000-£68,000
Posting Date
Posting Date 22/04/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 06/05/2026
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Summary

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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Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Profit-related bonus - based on company performance
  • Management share options
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discount
  • Pension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more.
  • Life assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Wagestream - helping you make the most out of your money
  • Salary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education.
  • 25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other products
  • Direct to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collection
  • VIP sale - early access to the NEXT sale
  • Access to NEXT staff shops
  • Octopus energy - like cycle-to-work, but for electric vehicles
  • Free parking (excluding London locations)
  • Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on location
  • On site dining facilities (excluding London locations)
  • National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema tickets
  • Wellhub - includes access to discounted gym membership
  • Simply health - a healthcare subscription service
  • Aviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check.
  • Onsite GP - Leicester Head Office
  • Onsite Physio - Leicester Head Office
  • A range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partners
  • Free eye testing - voucher to use at specific locations
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.

What's Next?

Team Overview

This is where ideas become incredible collections. Designers, Buyers, Merchandisers, and Technologists collaborate to create products our customers love. You'll spot global trends, strategically balance our range plans and meticulously test quality so every season feels fresh, inspiring and exceptional.

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You’ve probably heard of NEXT, but did you know about our portfolio? Every brand in our offering brings a distinct story, attitude and community. Spanning contemporary lifestyle brands, established high street names and timeless collections, together they showcase the vibrancy of today’s retail world.

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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!
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