Junior Designer - Carvela FTC
Posted 2 days ago by Kurt Geiger
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Junior Designer role at Carvela involves creating high-quality designs for shoes and bags, reflecting the brand's Italian heritage and commitment to empowering women. Candidates must demonstrate creativity, knowledge of fashion trends, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team. The position emphasizes the importance of meeting targets and deadlines while maintaining a strong branded aesthetic across various product categories. The role offers a supportive and innovative work culture with various employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce high-quality work to targets and tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate creativity and imagination in design.
- Stay informed about major designer brands and emerging trends.
- Generate original ideas based on upcoming trends.
- Maintain a strong branded aesthetic across multiple product categories.
- Present designs confidently in both formal and informal settings.
- Apply practical knowledge and experience of production methods.
- Work independently while being part of a team.
- Understand Carvela's collections and brand ethos.
Key Skills:
- Flair for design with great creativity and imagination.
- Passion for the fashion industry.
- Knowledge of major designer brands and new brands.
- Ability to produce original ideas based on trends.
- Flexibility in design approach.
- Confidence in presenting designs.
- Practical knowledge of production methods.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Understanding of Carvela and its collections.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Carvela, deeply rooted in Italian heritage, leads the way in premium accessories with shoes and bags designed in the heart of Milan by women, for women. Each product reflects our commitment to exceptional design and comfort, with every collection thoughtfully designed. Our brand is shaped by timeless style and a design philosophy that empowers women of all ages to feel their best. Made with high-quality materials and shaped by Italian-inspired silhouettes, our collections are created to work as hard as the women who wear them.
Requirements
- be able to produce high quality work to targets and tight deadlines
- have a flair for design with great creativity and imagination
- be passionate about the fashion industry with knowledge of both major designer brands as well as exciting new brands
- be able to produce original ideas based on upcoming trends
- be flexible with the ability to forge a strong branded aesthetic across multiple product categories
- be confident in presenting your designs formally and informally
- have practical knowledge and experience of production methods
- be able to work without supervision but be part of a team
- have an understanding of Carvela, our collections and the brand
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.