Junior Footwear Designer - KG Kurt Geiger

Kurt Geiger; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and innovative footwear design team at a dynamic brand that values creativity and individuality. As a Footwear Designer, you will be at the forefront of fashion, crafting unique designs that reflect the spirit of London. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment where your ideas and contributions are celebrated. With a focus on inclusivity and kindness, you will thrive in a culture that encourages personal and professional growth. If you're passionate about fashion and ready to make your mark, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary

Pension and Life Assurance

Enviable Discounts

Gym Discounts

Summer Hours - 3pm Friday Finish

Half Day, Payday Friday

RetailTrust Support

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fashion trends and ability to apply them creatively.
• Experience in producing high-quality design work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Produce original designs based on upcoming trends and brand identity.
• Communicate effectively with teams and manage samples to meet deadlines.

Skills

Fashion Industry Knowledge

Creative Design

Technical Design Skills

Communication Skills

Trend Analysis

Education

Degree in Fashion Design

Relevant Design Experience

Tools

CAD Software

Design Software

Job description

Footwear Designer

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

• Have a strong understanding of and passion for the KG Kurt Geiger brand, customer, and collections.
• Produce high-quality work (Cads and Specs) quickly and efficiently.
• Engage and be enthusiastic about the fashion industry with strong knowledge of luxury and high street trends and have the ability to contribute and apply this to our brand.
• Produce original, creative, and brand-appropriate ideas based on upcoming trends.
• Work across multiple product categories.
• Present designs confidently in both formal and informal settings.
• Communicate effectively with your team, other teams, and suppliers.
• Be flexible and able to change and reprioritize tasks as required.
• Deliver accurate samples based on strong technical and practical knowledge.
• Take responsibility for design work, managing samples until a perfect sample is delivered on deadline.
• Work independently while being part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts
• Gym Discounts
• Summer Hours - 3pm Friday Finish
• Half Day, Payday Friday (once per month)
• RetailTrust support
• & so 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 at every level and kindness is celebrated in everything we do. Our summer working hours accommodate a healthy work-life balance. Wellbeing is important to our working culture, which is why we nurture a friendly environment for talent to thrive in, alongside a vibrant social community.

Our Stores

The first Kurt Geiger store opened on London Bond street in 1963. Today, our brand has global appeal and is distributed in hundreds of cities around the world. We operate over 70 stand-alone stores nationwide, including our new flagship store on London Oxford street, and in over 400 stores globally. Beyond stand-alone stores and retail pop-ups, our retail partners include some of the world’s most famous department stores.