Designer - Carvela

About Carvela

Carvela, inspired by rich Italian heritage, stands at the forefront of premium accessories specialization in shoes and bags crafted in Milan by women for women. The brand emphasizes an unwavering commitment to exceptional quality, comfort, and timeless elegance with collections catering to women of all ages. Utilizing high-grade materials combined with Italian-inspired shapes, Carvela’s products are designed to support and reflect the dynamic lifestyle of modern women.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate inventive design skills with a vivid imagination and strong creativity.
• Deliver top-quality work consistently while managing tight deadlines and targets.
• Propose innovative concepts to enhance and evolve best-selling brand products.
• Engage in thorough trend analysis including new materials, trims, and color palettes, applying insights to ongoing collections.
• Conduct research on competitor products to maintain market awareness.
• Work collaboratively with the Buying Team under your Designer’s guidance to ensure design elements and fit align with brand standards.
• Assist in developing collections centered on customer preferences and market trends.
• Create and finalize detailed technical sketches using software such as Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Prepare comprehensive specifications and implement design revisions as necessary.
• Maintain rigorous attention to detail across all tasks.
• Manage administrative duties and maintain an organized sample inventory.
• Display samples effectively during meetings and maintain a sample tracker through the development cycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers to adhere to the design project timeline.
• Build strong relationships with relevant departments within Head Office.
• Undertake any additional reasonable duties as assigned by your Line Manager.
• This role welcomes candidates at all experience levels.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary package.
• Access to pension scheme and life insurance coverage.
• Attractive employee discounts on products.
• Discounts available for gym memberships.
• Flexible summer working hours, including early finish on Fridays at 2 pm.
• Monthly half-day off on pay day Fridays.
• Support from RetailTrust employee assistance programs.
• Additional perks available.

Our Culture

We are a dynamic and fast-moving brand that values innovation and rewards dedication. Kindness is embedded in all we do. Our summer schedule helps promote a great work-life balance, and wellbeing is a priority supported by a positive environment and vibrant social opportunities.

Company Overview

Founded in 1963 in London’s Bond Street, Kurt Geiger has evolved into a global brand with presence in over 400 stores worldwide, including more than 70 standalone shops across the nation and a flagship store on Oxford Street. Our retail network extends to prestigious department stores and pop-up locations globally.

Values

We stand united for love, diversity, change, equality, kindness, freedom, and against racism.