Kurt Geiger is Europe’s leading luxury multi-channel retailer of shoes and accessories. We sell over 100 luxury and contemporary brands through a retail network of over 90 locations, including luxury department stores, premium UK department stores and free-standing stores. In recent years we have further expanded into e-commerce, international concessions as well as wholesale and franchising.

As Kurt Geiger goes from strength to strength we are looking for people who want to contribute towards our continued success as Europe’s leading luxury shoe and accessories specialist.

We currently have a rare and exciting vacancy for a Junior Ladies Accessories Designer to join our vibrant team. In this highly creative role you will be instrumental in the continued success of Kurt Geiger by utilising your talent and experience. You will have experience of designing ladies shoes for a high fashion retailer and be willing to bring with you your excellent drawing skills and practical knowledge of shoe design.

Requirements:

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.

You must:

• be able to produce high quality work to targets and tight deadlines
• have an eye for colour and texture
• be confident in presenting your designs formally and informally
• have practical knowledge and experience of production methods
• have a flair for design with great creativity and imagination
• be able to produce original ideas based on upcoming trends
• be able to work without supervision but be part of a team
• have an understanding of Kurt Geiger, our collections and the brand, particularly the ladies collections

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts
• Half day once per month