E73: What Is The Role Of A Digital Designer?

This week on the life at NEXT Podcast we are joined by Jak, a digital designer, who talks to us about his inspiring career at NEXT, highlighting the importance of mental wellbeing and pursuing passions. Learn how he balances work and personal goals, including running a marathon for charity.00:00 Intro00:58 Jak's Role: Digital Design & Total Platform01:54 UX/UI Design: Customer Experience at NEXT02:29 Why NEXT? Jak's Career Path & Motivation03:33 Overcoming Challenges: Personal Story & Resilience05:58 Turning Negatives into Positives07:29 Family Support: Doing it for Mum08:19 NEXT's Positive Environment: Surprises & Incentives09:47 Team & Management: Positive Work Relationships10:35 Work Life Balance: Benefits of Working at NEXT11:46 Embracing Challenges: Mental & Physical Wellbeing12:55 Mental Health & Running: Coping Mechanisms13:45 Running a Marathon: Charity & Personal Goals15:20 Raising Money for Charity16:34 Future at NEXT: Growth & Opportunities17:41 Team Support: Learning & Development18:34 Career Advice: Pursue Your Passions19:43 Trust Yourself: Hard Work & Success🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more podcast episodes from NEXT! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext