Our talented display team is renowned for creating some of the most stunning windows and in-store displays in the retail industry. Here at NEXT we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional shopping experience and our visual window displays play a key role in this mission. 

We are looking for an experienced Area Display Assistant to join our team in Scotland, focussing on Edinburgh and Glasgow (where most of our stores are located) but also covering locations like Aberdeen and Inverness. 

This field-based role comes with a company car, and uniform allowance to ensure you stay up to date with the latest trends! It’s a part time position working 4 days per week, with additional days to be worked during seasonal window scheme changes. This totals an average contract of 33 hours per week.

As an Area Display Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the implementation of in-store display strategies across stores within your assigned region. You will work closely with the Regional Display Manager to ensure that all displays effectively showcase our products, align with brand guidelines and enhance the customer experience. 

What else is involved?

• Dressing & styling of the mannequins and display features within the Fashion & Home windows in a number of stores across your area.
• Creating different seasonal looks in the window by installing new window schemes and equipment.
• Following a programme of store visits in your area on a rolling 3 week schedule.
• Working alongside others in your area as part of the regional display team, whilst also thriving on your own initiative.

What are we looking for?

• A valid UK driving licence is essential, as it’s a field-based position.
• Previous experience in a Visual Merchandise / Display / Fashion related role.
• Must be fashion trend-focused, with a creative background and an eye for what looks good.
• Having previous mannequin dressing experience is preferred.
• A positive attitude, be self-motivated, and always aim for the best in everything you do.
• A flexible approach is essential, as workload will fluctuate during each season and you’ll need to react efficiently to this.
• A confident and positive communicator who is able to liaise and work with colleagues well.
• Understanding the NEXT customer is key - Remember, they always come first!

To apply for this position, please attach an up to date CV. 

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!

About some of our Benefits

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

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 [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.