Junior Designer - Novelty Accessories & Licensed Categories

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with licence partners to design and develop seasonal, customer- and market-focused product collections that reflect company strategy and brand identity.
• Contribute across categories including soft accessories, jewellery, sunglasses, hats, belts, swim, jewellery and gifting etc
• Research trends, materials, trims, and branding details to inform fresh, commercially relevant design solutions.
• Identify opportunities for new shapes and product types to strengthen and evolve the range.
• Create detailed specifications with accurate technical drawings for new developments and sample modifications.
• Partner with the Buying team to ensure production details align with brand quality standards.
• Finalise aesthetics of approved designs for production, balancing creativity with commercial viability.
• Consistently deliver high-quality design work within set deadlines.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an accessories designer.
• Passionate about fashion with a sharp eye for current and emerging trends.
• Strong creative flair with the ability to translate inspiration into brand-relevant, innovative designs.
• Skilled at interpreting trends through the brand’s lens, respecting house codes while contributing to the evolution of brand icons.
• Confident in presenting designs both formally and informally.
• Practical knowledge of production methods, particularly in the Far East.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise workload independently.
• Collaborative team player who builds positive relationships, works professionally with external licence partners, and contributes to a supportive, high-performing environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of and passion for Kurt Geiger, its collections, and its brand identity.

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 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.