Junior Footwear Designer - Mens

Junior Designer - Mens FootwearKurt Geiger | About UsWe 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.We’re looking for a creative and skilled Junior Designer to join our Men’s Footwear Design team. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key part of a small, collaborative team, playing a hands-on role in developing design-led, fashion-forward collections that are customer-focused and aligned with our brand strategy.In this role, you’ll support the design and development of a variety of men’s footwear styles, with a focus on trainers as well as formal and casual silhouettes. You’ll research trends, shapes, materials, and trims, bringing your original ideas to life through sketches and technical drawings. You’ll finalise approved designs for production and work closely with suppliers and the buying team to ensure every product meets our standards for fit, quality, and brand identity.You will have experience of designing men’s or Ladies footwear for a high-fashion retailer. Strong CAD skills, an eye for detail, and a clear understanding of current trends are essential. If you’re passionate about footwear and excited to contribute to dynamic, market-relevant collections, we’d love to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesSupporting and working with Senior Designer on projects and daily tasksDevelop customer and market-focused product collections each season in line with company strategy and brand identityResearch trends, materials, trims and colour, designing new product incorporating your original ideasIdentify opportunities for new shapes and products to enhance the existing rangeCreate detailed specifications and technical drawings for new product developments and sample modificationsWork closely with the Buying team to ensure production details meet the brands quality requirementsWork closely with the Buying team to finalise aesthetics of approved designs for productionProduce high quality work to targets and tight deadlinesThe PersonExperience in footwear and working in design studiosMotivated, proactive, and eager to learnPassionate about fashion with a strong interest in and keen eye for current and upcoming trendsCreative flair with a passion for sneakers and casual footwearAbility to interpret trends through the lens of the brand, incorporating existing house codes and evolving iconic stylesA practical knowledge and experience of production methods in the far east or similarWorking independently but within a teamPositive attitude with strong relationship-building and communication skillsOpen minded and receptive to feedback, flexible with the ability to adapt when direction shiftsExcellent attention to detailAdobe Illustrator skills necessary, Photoshop beneficialAn understanding and passion for Kurt Geiger, our collections and brandBenefitsCompetitive basic salaryPension and life assuranceEnviable discountsGym DiscountsSummer Hours - 3pm Friday FinishHalf 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 StoresThe 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.