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Mid-Weight Digital Designer

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Kurt Geiger

Aug 22, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Marketing
    Design
  • London

Requirements

  • - Commercial or online retailing design experience, having worked in a fast paced fashion environment.
  • - Multi skilled designer with a good understanding of UX, responsive web design and print projects.
  • - A fluent use of Photoshop, In-design, and Illustrator are essential.
  • - Skilled in Adobe after effects is preferred but not required.
  • - 1-3 years’ experience in a digital design role
  • - Video editing is a bonus
  • - Only applicants with online folio or PDF examples will be selected

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for supporting the business creative needs across a range of digital, social, marketing & print projects across all Kurt Geiger sites, Carvela & Shoeaholics.
  • Supporting the Design team in all day to day running of business needs, managing briefs and meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment and to tight deadlines.
  • Continually bringing new ideas to the design of emails, homepages, blog posts, social media assets, print projects and other marketing briefs.
  • Artworking print briefs for store openings, campaigns and collaborations.
  • Working in collaboration with the Dev team on user experience projects.
  • Managing the social media aspect of the workload, ensuring the design is engaging and consistent with the content across the rest of the brand assets.
  • Adhering to and creating brand consistency and best practice in design and maintaining brand guidelines.
  • Elevating the brands, through personalization, using AI to enhance design.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Mid-Weight Digital Designer role?

The main purpose of the Mid-Weight Digital Designer role is to support the business's creative needs across various digital, social, marketing, and print projects for Kurt Geiger, Carvela, and Shoeaholics.

What are the essential skills required for this position?

Essential skills required for this position include commercial or online retailing design experience, proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, a good understanding of UX and responsive web design, and ideally experience in video editing and After Effects.

How many years of experience is required for this role?

Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in a digital design role.

Is an online portfolio required for the application?

Yes, only applicants with an online portfolio or PDF examples will be selected for consideration.

Are there any benefits offered with this position?

Yes, benefits include a competitive basic salary, enviable discounts, RetailTrust support, gym discounts, and an enhanced pension and life assurance scheme.

What type of work environment can I expect at Kurt Geiger?

You can expect a fast-paced work environment where no two days are the same, and adaptability is essential.

Will I be working solo or in collaboration with others?

You will be working in collaboration with the Design team and the Development team on various projects, ensuring a collective approach to achieving business goals.

Does Kurt Geiger have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Kurt Geiger's culture, and they strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive as their authentic selves.

Are there opportunities for progression in this role?

Yes, there are very real opportunities for progression for dedicated employees within the company.

Is video editing experience mandatory for this role?

No, video editing experience is considered a bonus but is not mandatory for this position.

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Kurt Geiger

We are a leading London-based footwear and accessories brand putting creativity and kindness at our core.

Fashion & Arts
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Kurt Geiger is a leading London-based footwear and accessories retailer powered by creativity and kindness. For over fifty years, Kurt Geiger’s in-house team of shoe and accessory designers have endeavoured to embolden customers through statement styles underpinned by London’s vibrance and authenticity. Its ultimate mission to create a kind, diverse and inclusive fashion community propels the regular launch of kindness-driven initiatives supporting people, charities and global movements. Kurt Geiger’s owned brands for women, men and children consist of Kurt Geiger London, KG Kurt Geiger and Miss KG. The company has over 70 stores and 530 concessions worldwide and a global customer base extending across North America, Europe, China, Australia and the Middle East. At Kurt Geiger we celebrate individuality, believing our differences make us more powerful as a collective. Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the core of who we are and we strive to reflect this in every corner of our company culture, starting with the promotion of equal opportunities. Though prejudice prevails in our world, it is not welcome in our workplace, and ensuring the equality of all our people processes to recruit a diverse workforce remains paramount. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is granted the opportunity to thrive as their authentic self.