Junior Designer - Licensed Categories & Novelty Accessories, Kurt Geiger London

Kurt Geiger; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear and accessories brand in London seeks an Accessories Designer to create innovative product collections that reflect the brand's identity. The ideal candidate should have previous design experience and a strong eye for trends. Responsibilities include collaborating with partners and ensuring brand quality standards. The role offers a competitive salary and diverse benefits.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Pension and life assurance

Gym Discounts

Retailtrust support

Enviable discounts

Harrods Discount

Monthly half day Fridays

Summer Hours

Sample Sales

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an accessories designer.
• Strong ability to translate inspiration into innovative designs.
• Practical knowledge of production methods, particularly in the Far East.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with licence partners to design seasonal product collections.
• Research trends and materials for new designs.
• Create detailed specifications for new developments.

Skills

Accessories design experience

Fashion trend awareness

Creative flair

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Adobe Photoshop proficiency

Adobe Illustrator proficiency

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Kurt Geiger | About Us

We are an inclusive, creative footwear and accessories brand powered by kindness. We want to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, the London way. London is our home, our heartbeat, and we draw inspiration from the energy and spirit of the city; its diversity and creativity. For over fifty years our team of in-house shoe and accessory designers have been creating authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters. The rainbow is our signature. It represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with licence partners to design and develop seasonal, customer- and market-focused product collections that reflect company strategy and brand identity.
• Contribute across categories including soft accessories, jewellery, sunglasses, hats, belts, swim, jewellery and gifting etc
• Research trends, materials, trims, and branding details to inform fresh, commercially relevant design solutions.
• Identify opportunities for new shapes and product types to strengthen and evolve the range.
• Create detailed specifications with accurate technical drawings for new developments and sample modifications.
• Partner with the Buying team to ensure production details align with brand quality standards.
• Finalise aesthetics of approved designs for production, balancing creativity with commercial viability.
• Consistently deliver high-quality design work within set deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an accessories designer.
• Passionate about fashion with a sharp eye for current and emerging trends.
• Strong creative flair with the ability to translate inspiration into brand-relevant, innovative designs.
• Skilled at interpreting trends through the brand’s lens, respecting house codes while contributing to the evolution of brand icons.
• Confident in presenting designs both formally and informally.
• Practical knowledge of production methods, particularly in the Far East.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise workload independently.
• Collaborative team player who builds positive relationships, works professionally with external licence partners, and contributes to a supportive, high-performing environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of and passion for Kurt Geiger, its collections, and its brand identity.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Gym Discounts
• Retailtrust support, including GP service
• Enviable discounts
• Harrods Discount
• Monthly half day Friday’s
• Summer Hours
• Sample Sales
• And so much more!

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