Junior Handbag & Accessories Designer - Kurt Geiger London

Kurt Geiger; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading footwear and accessories brand is seeking a designer to create innovative and trend-focused collections. The successful candidate will collaborate with the design manager, conduct market research, and provide technical drawings for production. You will thrive in a creative environment and have a passion for fashion. This role offers a hybrid working model and various company benefits, making it a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and inclusive brand.

Benefits

Hybrid working patterns

Free 24 hour virtual GP access

Extra days off at Christmas

Discounted products

Gym discounts

Enhanced pension scheme with life assurance

Qualifications

• Must have passion for the fashion industry.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of Kurt Geiger's collections.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of product collections each season.
• Research trends, materials, and colour palettes.
• Provide technical drawings for suppliers.

Skills

Creative vision for brand development

Strong illustrator and CAD skills

Ability to present designs confidently

Understanding of production methods

Job description

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 looking for someone who is excited to join our small team and play an important role in creating our design lead, fashion relevant, dynamic collections. You will be responsible for assisting in the development of customer and market focused product collections each season that are in line with the company strategy for the brand. You will be researching trends, new materials, trims and colour palettes and designing new products incorporating your original ideas. You will be providing technical drawings for suppliers, finalising the approved designs for production. You will be working closely with the buying team to ensure fit and aesthetics meet brand requirements.

Requirements

• Supporting and working directly with the Kurt Geiger London design manger on Projects and daily tasks
• Interest and creative vision for brand development
• Translating product briefings into design ideasli>
• Produce high quality work to tight deadlines
• Must be passionate about the fashion industry with knowledge of both major designer brands as well as exciting new brands
• Producing original ideas based on upcoming trends
• The ability to forge a strong branded aesthetic across multiple product categories
• Practical knowledge and experience of production methods
• Strong understanding of Kurt Geiger, our collections and the brand
• Strong illustrator and CAD skills
• Working independently but within a team
• Creative and imaginative
• Confident in presenting designs to senior stakeholders

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