E74: Behind the Seams of a Sample Room Supervisor at NEXT!

Ever wondered how your favourite clothes at NEXT go from a design to a real garment? Join us as Sharon, our Sample Room Supervisor, shares her unique 12-year journey with NEXT, working on celebrity collections and her role in the Olympics.00:00 Intro00:34 Welcome Sharon: Sample Room Supervisor00:45 Sharon's 12 Years at NEXT01:15 How Sharon Joined NEXT: The Olympics Connection02:36 Sample Machinist Role: From Sketch to Garment03:16 Evolution of the Sample Room at NEXT04:04 Expertise and Skills in Sample Making04:48 The Satisfaction of Sample Machining05:15 Sharon's Early Introduction to Sewing06:41 Working on Celebrity Collections at NEXT07:39 Team Collaboration in Garment Making09:01 Working with Designers and 3D Technology10:59 Advice for Aspiring Sample Machinists11:53 Industry vs. Home Sewing: Key Differences12:35 The Joy of Overcoming Challenges Together13:58 Fun Questions: Would You Rather?14:50 Breakfast Preferences and Eating Schedules15:22 Unlimited Coffee vs. Unlimited Snacks15:58 Music or Podcasts at Work?16:46 Solo Work vs. Teamwork17:55 Sharon's Future Plans: Travel and Freedom🔔 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#LifeatNEXT #NEXT #podcast #FashionIndustry #Sewing #GarmentMaking #BehindTheScenes #FashionDesign #CareerAdvice