Junior Handbag and Footwear Designer - Kurt Geiger London

We Are One

At Kurt Geiger we celebrate individuality, believing our differences make us more powerful as a collective.

Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the core of who we are and we strive to reflect this in every corner of our company culture, starting with the promotion of equal opportunities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is granted the opportunity to thrive as their authentic self.

Responsibilities

We have an exciting new opportunity for a handbag and footwear designer to support the growing Kurt Geiger London Outlet business, with a great focus being on the bags. You will be researching trends, new materials, trims, colour palettes and designing new products incorporating your original ideas each season that are in line with the company strategy for the brand. You will need to be confident in creating and delivering your concept and direction each season, be able to build a collection from start to finish, be providing technical drawings for suppliers, finalising the approved designs for production.

Requirements

• be open minded to work across different categories including footwear at times
• be able to produce high quality work to targets and tight deadlines
• have an eye for colour and texture and relevant trend to the brand
• be confident in presenting your designs and vision formally and informally
• have practical knowledge and experience of production methods
• have a flair for design with great creativity and imagination
• be able to produce original ideas based on upcoming trends
• be able to work without supervision but be part of a team
• have an understanding of Kurt Geiger London, our collections and the brand
• work very collaboratively with the footwear team, as well as independently

Benefits

• Hybrid working patterns combining office and working from home
• Free 24 hour virtual GP access
• Extra days off at Christmas
• Enviable discounted product
• Harrods discount
• Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)
• Sample sales
• Summer Hours - 3pm Friday Finish
• Gym discounts
• Enhanced pension scheme including life assurance

If you’re successful, you will work for a business which recognises that amazing people are the key to driving our business forward and fulfil our vision of being the world’s leading multi-channel retailer of luxury branded shoes and accessories. We are a fast-paced business where no two days are the same, so you will need to be adaptable; but we will reward your hard-work, commitment and loyalty with a fantastic benefits package and very real opportunities for progression.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | Against Racism