Our growing portfolio includes Lipsy, Love & Roses, Friends Like These — 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 e Commerce 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.
Oversee model bookings (predominantly womenswear) across both e Commerce and campaign projects, managing the model rota and introducing new talent
Coordinate and schedule daily e Commerce model bookings, while partnering with the creative team to support campaign casting and production
Manage client and booking enquiries from start to finish, ensuring a seamless process for all model assignments
Handle all logistical arrangements, including scheduling, travel, and accommodation for models
Select appropriate models for each project, demonstrating a deep understanding of each brand’s aesthetic and target customer
Maintain a strong awareness of industry trends, emerging talent, and casting directions to keep the brand at the forefront of innovation
Develop and expand each brand’s model board by introducing new faces weekly, continually evolving the aesthetic and representation across the portfolio
Organize and lead castings and test shoots for new faces, ensuring a steady pipeline of diverse and on‑brand talent
Collaborate closely with the Head of Creative to future‑prove talent strategy across both campaign and e Commerce channels
Scout new talent through innovative programs and partnerships, ensuring we remain ahead of competitors in identifying and securing standout models
Build a clear creative casting process, using brand insights to align model selection with customer profiles and aesthetic standards across all visual content
Stay attuned to each brand’s customer base, ensuring consistent and inclusive representation across all digital and campaign imagery
Take full ownership of the models you book, working with the studio team to maximize performance, maintain consistency, and nurture professional growth
Strengthen and manage relationships with international model agencies, ensuring all partners uphold our standards and contribute to our reputation for excellence
Maintain an in‑depth understanding of budgets and rate structures, enabling confident and effective negotiation with agencies
Maintain clear call sheets and all booking forms needed when confirming talent with agents
Sufficient experience in model booking, ideally within an agency, inhouse at a brand or another studio
Proven track record of strong existing relationships with top modeling agencies
Comprehensive understanding of shoot production within a commercial setting
Genuine passion for models and a solid grasp of commercial customer model profiles
In‑depth knowledge of the modeling industry, current social trends, and how these align with Next WOB brand customer profiles to inform effective model selection
Exceptional negotiation skills with confidence in managing contracts, usage rights, and block bookings
Experience in children’s casting and animal casting is preferable
What we can do for you…
25% off a huge selection of Next, Next Wholly Owned Brands, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
We recognise hard work with our company performance‑based bonus
Life Assurance
Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
Bag a bargain at our sample sales
Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work‑life balance
Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
Join in the fun with our year‑round office events
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.
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.
