At Kurt Geiger we celebrate individuality, believing our differences make us more powerful as a collective.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of who we are and we strive to reflect this in every corner of our company culture, starting with the promotion of equal opportunities.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is granted the opportunity to thrive as their authentic self.

Currently Europe’s leading luxury shoe and accessory retailer we are looking for dynamic individuals who are as passionate about our business as we are. We work hard at Kurt Geiger because we love what we do and strive to be the best in our industry; through amazing people, beautiful product, innovative designs and evolving store concepts.

This is a great opportunity for a first-time job in the fashion industry. You will be working specifically in the footwear and/or accessories design team. There will be lots of exposure to the design process, working closely with the design team as they work creatively to build seasonal product collections for a growing global business.

Responsibilities of the Design Admin Assistant:

• Updating the sample tracker throughout the collection’s development for either the footwear or design teams.
• Organising and maintaining the design floor, sample storage, material and trim libraries
• Filing and historic design development record keeping– accurate and concise in approach
• Assist with show room set up and take down for meetings and presentations
• Monitor competitors, research and provide feedback on current market trends, e.g., seasonal runway research to identify trends, report findings to the design team.
• Liaising with other departments on behalf of the design department as required (working closely with buying team, wholesale, and license as well as the post room)
• Attend and take notes during product selection and retail collection sign off meetings

Requirements:

• Hard-working, proactive, and self-motivated
• Passionate about fashion with a strong interest in and keen eye for current and upcoming trends
• Able to work in a fast-paced design studio environment
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• Excellent at building relationships
• Basic Excel skills ideal but not compulsory
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator skills ideal but not compulsory
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
• No experience necessary

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts
• Gym Discounts
• Summer Hours - 3 pm Friday Finish
• Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)
• RetailTrust support
• And so much more!

Our Culture  

We’re an energic 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.