Junior Designer (Footwear & Accesories) Our Head Office · The Dune Group Central Support Office ·

Dune; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dune London is seeking a Junior Designer to support its design team in creating a diverse range of footwear and accessories. This role requires a degree in Fashion Design or a related field, strong creative abilities, and proficiency in design software. You will engage in trend research and collaborate closely with the team to develop products that align with the brand's luxury ethos. Enjoy a hybrid working model and various company perks while being part of a friendly and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model (office and remote)

New sustainable office in West London

60% employee discount on Dune products

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Company pension scheme

Life assurance for staff

Supportive wellbeing programs

Early finish at 3:00 p.m. on pay Fridays

Team socials and events

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience in women's footwear and accessories.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator & Photoshop).
• Creative, versatile portfolio demonstrating technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily departmental tasks including research and trend reports.
• Support the design team in creating a comprehensive range of products.
• Collaborate with suppliers and the team for project execution.

Skills

Creativity

Technical Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Fashion Design, Footwear, or Accessories

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

CAD

PowerPoint

Office Software

Job description

About us

Dune London is the leading affordable luxury footwear and accessories brand in the UK, with broad distribution across the UK and internationally. It has 50 stores in the UK and over 100 in 25 countries worldwide. The company is entering a period of sustained growth through additional stores, expansion of online sales, and partnerships both in the UK and globally. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the group has built an enviable position as a specialist in quality fashion footwear and accessories, positioning it at the high end of the high street.

About the role

Our design team is looking for a Junior Designer to support the creation of a comprehensive range of footwear and accessories (including handbags and lifestyle products). The Junior Designer will assist with daily departmental tasks, research, and collating relevant trend and shop reports.

About you

• Relevant industry experience in women’s footwear and accessories
• Strong understanding and passion for the Dune London brand, customer base, and collections
• Enthusiasm for the fashion industry with knowledge of luxury and high street trends, able to apply this to our brand
• Passion for product development with technical understanding across multiple categories
• Assist in branding and hardware design, core to Dune’s DNA
• Excellent communication skills for team collaboration and supplier interactions
• Strong presentation skills and confidence in sharing ideas
• Ability to interpret trends to inspire collections
• Proactive, innovative, and able to manage workload independently
• Team player with motivation to work autonomously

Experience / Skills Required

• Creative, versatile portfolio demonstrating technical skills
• Degree in Fashion Design, Footwear, or Accessories
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Drawing and CAD skills are essential
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator & Photoshop)
• Knowledge of PowerPoint and Office software

About the perks

• Hybrid working model (office and remote)
• New sustainable office in West London (near Westfield)
• Friendly, open culture with growth opportunities
• Company expansion through new stores and channels
• Inclusive environment encouraging ideas and contributions
• Charitable involvement, currently partnering with Mental Health UK
• 60% employee discount on Dune products
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance for staff
• Supportive wellbeing programs, including retailTRUST and Wellbeing Allies
• Early finish at 3:00 p.m. on pay Fridays
• Team socials and events

Next steps

We will review your application and notify you if it’s not a fit. If interested, we will contact you for an interview. To prepare, research our brand, the role, and your interviewer, and be ready to showcase relevant skills and experiences.