Jewellery Designer - Kurt Geiger London

Kurt Geiger; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An energetic and innovative brand seeks a Jewellery Designer to create unique product collections that reflect the vibrant spirit of London. This role involves researching trends, designing accessories, and collaborating with teams to ensure quality and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for fashion, a keen eye for detail, and proficiency in design software. Join a company that values creativity, diversity, and a supportive work environment, where your contributions will help shape the future of accessories design.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Pension and life assurance

Enviable discounts

Gym discounts

Summer hours – finish at 3 pm on Fridays

Half-day Fridays (once per month)

RetailTrust support

Qualifications

• Experience in accessories or jewellery design is essential.
• Strong imagination and creative flair for product design.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal product collections aligned with brand identity.
• Research trends and design new products with original ideas.

Skills

Accessories Design

Jewellery Design

Trend Analysis

Creative Flair

Attention to Detail

Presentation Skills

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Jewellery Designer

Kurt Geiger | About Us

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We aim to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, inspiring us with its energy and diversity. For over fifty years, our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers has been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature, symbolizing good energy and love for our community and the many ways we express individual style.

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

Responsibilities

1. Develop customer and market-focused product collections each season in line with company strategy and brand identity, including scarves, hats, sunglasses, belts, jewellery, gifting, etc.
2. Research trends, new materials, trims, and colour palettes; design new products incorporating original ideas.
3. Identify opportunities for new non-core product ranges to enhance current offerings.
4. Create detailed specifications with technical drawings for new products and developments.
5. Collaborate closely with the buying team to ensure production details meet quality standards.
6. Work with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure quality and timely delivery.
7. Produce high-quality work within targets and tight deadlines.
8. Attend trend and material fairs and visit suppliers as needed.

Requirements

• Previous experience in accessories, jewellery, or soft accessories design.
• Passion for fashion with a keen eye for current and upcoming trends.
• Creative flair for accessories design with strong imagination.
• Understanding of brand building; ability to interpret trends through the lens of the brand, focusing on existing house codes and evolving icons.
• Confidence in presenting designs both formally and informally.
• Practical knowledge of production methods in the Far East.
• Ability to work independently, managing workload effectively.
• Team player with positive attitude and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Passion for Kurt Geiger, our collections, and brand ethos.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts
• Gym discounts
• Summer hours – finish at 3 pm on Fridays
• Half-day Fridays (once per month)
• RetailTrust support
• And much more!

Our Culture

We’re an energetic, fast-paced brand that embraces progress and strives for innovation. Hard work is rewarded with new opportunities, and kindness is celebrated. Our summer hours promote work-life balance. We foster a friendly environment for talent to thrive and nurture a vibrant social community.

Our Stores

The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond Street in 1963. Today, our brand has a global presence, distributed in hundreds of cities worldwide. We operate over 70 standalone stores across the UK, including a flagship on London Oxford Street, and over 400 stores globally. Our retail partners include some of the world’s most renowned department stores.