Lead Footwear Designer

2 months ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Kurt Geiger Full time

About Our Brand

Kurt Geiger is a leading footwear and accessories brand that values inclusivity, creativity, and kindness. Our brand is powered by a team of talented designers who create authentic, distinctive designs from our London headquarters.

Our Mission

We strive to empower our talent to be confident and true to themselves, while drawing inspiration from the energy and spirit of London. Our brand represents the good energy and love we have for our community and the many ways we collectively express our individual style.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Senior Footwear Designer to join our small team and play an important role in creating our design lead, fashion relevant, dynamic collections. The successful candidate will have experience of designing mens footwear for a high fashion retailer and be willing to bring with them their excellent drawing skills and practical knowledge of shoe design.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development of customer and market focused product collections each season that are in line with the company strategy for the brand.
  • Research trends, new materials, trims and colour palettes and design new products incorporating original ideas.
  • Provide technical drawings for suppliers and finalise approved designs for production.
  • Work closely with the buying team to ensure fit and aesthetics meet brand requirements.

Requirements

  • Have a strong understanding of and passion for the Kurt Geiger brand, customer and collections.
  • Be able to produce high quality work (Cads and Specs) quickly and efficiently.
  • Be engaged and 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.
  • Be able to produce original, creative and brand appropriate ideas based on upcoming trends.
  • Have the ability and passion to work across multiple product categories.
  • Be confident in presenting designs formally and informally.
  • Have excellent communication skills with your team, other teams and suppliers.
  • Be flexible with the ability to change and reprioritise what you are working on when required.
  • Have strong technical and practical knowledge that allows you to deliver accurate samples.
  • Be able to take responsibility for your design work, following samples through until a perfect sample is delivered to deadlines.

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.

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