Responsibilities
* Develop customer and market focussed product collections each season in line with company strategy and brand identity
* Research trends, new materials, trims and colour palettes and design new product incorporating your original ideas
* Spot opportunities for new shapes and products to enhance the current range
* Produce detailed spec with technical drawings for new product developments and modifications to samples
* Work closely with the Buying team to ensure production details meet the brands quality requirements
* Work closely with the Buying team to finalise aesthetics of approved designs for production
* Produce high quality work to targets and tight deadlines
* Attend trend and material fairs / visit suppliers as required
Requirements
* Footwear design degree or equivalent
* Previous experience as a Footwear Designer
* Passionate about fashion with a strong interest in and keen eye for current and upcoming trends
* 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 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 London, our collections and brand
Benefits
* Free 24 hour virtual GP access
* Enviable staff discounts
* Harrods discount
* Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)
* Summer Hours - 2pm Friday Finish
* Active social committee who arrange a variety of activities such as office drinks, quizzes, free lunches, movie nights etc
* Gym discounts
* Enhanced pension scheme including life assurance
Culture
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr