Soft Accessories Designer - Kurt Geiger London

KURT GEIGER; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and inclusive accessories brand that thrives on creativity and innovation. As a Soft Accessories Designer, you will develop unique product collections inspired by the dynamic spirit of London. This role offers the chance to research trends, design original pieces, and collaborate with a passionate team. With a focus on quality and brand identity, your contributions will help shape the future of the brand. Experience a supportive culture that values kindness and creativity, while enjoying benefits like competitive salaries and discounts. If you are ready to make your mark in the fashion world, this is the opportunity for you.

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

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accessories or jewellery design is essential.
• Strong understanding of brand building and trend analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Develop product collections in line with brand identity each season.
• Research trends and design new products incorporating original ideas.
• Produce detailed specs and work closely with suppliers and manufacturers.

Skills

Accessories Design

Trend Research

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Production Methods Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Creativity and Imagination

Job description

Soft Accessories 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

• Develop customer and market focused product collections each season in line with company strategy and brand identity (Scarfs, hat, sunglasses, belts, jewellery, gifting etc)
• Research trends, new materials, trims and colour palettes and design new products incorporating your original ideas
• Spot opportunities for new non-core product ranges to enhance the current range
• Produce detailed specs with technical drawings for new products and developments
• Work closely with the buying team to ensure production details meet the brand's quality requirements
• Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers
• Produce high-quality work to targets and tight deadlines
• Attend trend and material fairs / visit suppliers as required

Requirements

• Previous design experience in accessories, jewellery or soft accessories
• Passionate about fashion with a strong interest in and keen eye for current and upcoming trends
• A flair for accessories design, with great creativity and imagination
• Strong understanding of brand building; the ability to see trends through the lens of the brand, while focusing on the use of existing house codes and the evolution of icons
• Confident in presenting your designs formally and informally
• A practical knowledge and experience of production methods in the far east
• Able to work without supervision, prioritising and managing own workload
• Ability to work as part of a highly productive team, building relationships with a positive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills necessary
• An understanding and passion for Kurt Geiger, our collections and brand

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.