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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.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• To develop customer and market-focused own brand product collections, keeping a keen eye on the market, competition, current and forthcoming fashion trends. The product collections should be in-line with Company strategy for the brand.
• To constantly review competition to ensure our product proposition is in line with the market across all key areas: fashion trend, price, quality and availability.
• To actively review and manage supplier relationships and source new vendors that will add value to your specific portfolio and to de-list those vendors that no longer meet the business needs.
• To continually investigate and propose new product opportunities within the relevant branded market to ensure sales are optimised and brand portfolio is continuously reviewed.

• To deliver the intake margin target set seasonally.
• To manage a comprehensive and accurate delivery schedule, that meets and supports the needs of the business and where appropriate deal with any late deliveries either by cancellation or achieving suitable discounts.

The Person:

• Buying experience for a footwear premium/luxury brand
• Existing strong supplier relationships
• Highly organised with excellent negotiation skills
• Possess the ability to drive the brand forward
• Experience working with European and far east suppliers

Benefits

• Free 24 hour virtual GP access
• Enviable staff discounts
• Harrods discount
• Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)
• Summer Hours - 2pm Friday Finish
• Active social committee who arrange a variety of activities such as office drinks, quizzes, free lunches, movie nights etc
• Gym discounts
• Enhanced pension scheme including life assurance

If you’re successful, you will work for a business which recognises that amazing people are the key to driving our business forward and fulfil our vision of being the world’s leading multi-channel retailer of luxury branded shoes and accessories. We are a fast-paced business where no two days are the same, so you will need to be adaptable; but we will reward your hard-work, commitment and loyalty with a fantastic benefits package and very real opportunities for progression.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness | For Freedom | Against Racism

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.

We’re looking for a creative and skilled Assistant 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.

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.

Requirements

Requirements

• Supporting and working with Senior Designer on projects and daily tasks
• Develop customer and market-focused product collections each season in line with company strategy and brand identity
• Research trends, materials, trims and colour, designing new product incorporating your original ideas
• Identify opportunities for new shapes and products to enhance the existing range
• Create detailed specifications and technical drawings for new product developments and sample modifications
• Keeping sample trackers up to date
• Work closely with the Buying team to ensure production details meet the brands quality requirements
• Work closely with the Buying team to finalise aesthetics of approved designs for production
• Produce high quality work to targets and tight deadlines

The Person

• Footwear design experience
• Internship or admin experience within footwear design environment
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
• Organised, with ability to track samples and developments
• Passionate about fashion with a strong interest in and keen eye for current and upcoming trends
• Creative flair with a passion for sneakers and casual footwear
• Ability to interpret trends through the lens of the brand, incorporating existing house codes and evolving iconic styles
• A practical knowledge and experience of producing spec sheets for production
• Working independently but within a team
• Positive attitude with strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Open minded and receptive to feedback, flexible with the ability to adapt when direction shifts
• Excellent attention to detail

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.

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.

Role Overview:

The Senior Buyer – Luxury Footwear is responsible for driving the commercial success of the luxury footwear category across all channels & partners. This role will oversee product selection, supplier relationships, trading performance, and strategic development of the category. The Senior Buyer will balance brand vision, customer demand, and commercial objectives to deliver strong sales, profitability, and an exceptional product assortment.

Responsibilities:

Buying & Merchandising

• Lead seasonal product selection and assortment planning for luxury footwear across multiple brands.
• Manage end-to-end buying process: range planning, OTB management, negotiations, and order placement.
• Deliver a balanced assortment that reflects customer insights, market trends, and brand positioning.
• Review weekly and seasonal trading performance, making in-season adjustments to maximise sell-through.

Brand & Partner Management

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with global luxury footwear brands.
• Negotiate terms, exclusives, and partnerships to secure competitive advantage.
• Identify and onboard new brands that complement the current portfolio.
• Act as the key contact for suppliers, ensuring clear communication and alignment with company strategy.

Commercial Performance

• Manage a significant sales volume and profit contribution to the overall business.
• Monitor KPIs including sales, margin, stock levels, sell-through, and markdown.
• Analyse market competition and consumer trends to ensure competitive positioning.
• Work closely with Merchandising to optimise stock flow and manage OTB.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Marketing, E-Commerce, and Retail teams to execute launches and promotions.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising to deliver impactful in-store and online storytelling.
• Provide insight to leadership on market developments, competitor activity, and consumer shifts.

Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop junior buyers/admin assistant buyers to build a high-performing team.
• Drive a culture of innovation, collaboration, and commercial focus.
• Represent the footwear category in senior leadership meetings and business reviews.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• Previous buying experience in luxury footwear.
• Proven track record of delivering commercial success across multi-brand assortments.
• Strong negotiation skills and established network with global luxury brands.
• Excellent analytical ability, confident with trading reports, margin management, and forecasting.
• Deep understanding of the luxury consumer, footwear trends, and the competitive landscape.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international retail environment.

Benefits

• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts
• Gym Discounts
• Summer Hours - 2pm Friday finish
• Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)
• RetailTrust support
• And 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.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness |  For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

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.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness  | For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

Requirements

WE NEED YOU TO:

• Ensure customer service is of the highest standards at all times
• Ensure you support the Store Manager in achieving all store and company sales targets, operations goals, policies and procedures
• Ensure your area maintains excellent visual presentation which is consistent with company guidelines
• Be an expert in fashion and latest trends
• Support management in training and developing team to maximise sales
• Support in performance management of team
• Support with floor control
• Assist in customer queries and complaints to ensure customer satisfaction

YOU WILL NEED:

• Experience at a similar management level
• To be a customer service ambassador
• Proven ability to drive sales and team
• To be immaculately presented and representative of our luxury/fashion forward brand in every way

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Gorgeous shoes each season
• Amazing employee discounts

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.

We Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness |  For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism

Our client is looking for for a Client Co ordinator who has strong computer abilities and can multitask.

Your day to day duties include taking inbound calls, or reacting to emails, assigning engineers to call out for maintenance type issues. You will be expected to assign the right type of engineer depending on the issue and be comfortable with UK geography.

You will be IT literate, be friendly, be able to make decision and take ownership of any issues, as well as have exceptional customer service and admin skills. You will have an eye for detail and possess a proven ability to work under pressure.

Hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch.

The company offer a salary of up to 28000pa and offer a number of social engagements including drinks, pizza and quiz afternoon/nights. There is also the added bonus of free car parking and 21days holiday with 8 bank holidays.

Hybrid

Crewe 

6 month FTC initially with possibility of permanant position

This is a hybrid role based at the head office, offering flexibility and a fast-paced, rewarding environment where your communication skills and attention to detail will shine.

• Claims Processing: Accurately assess and process customer claims, ensuring compliance and fraud prevention.
• Customer Support: Provide first-class service across multiple channels including phone, email, live chat, post, and social media.
• Data Management: Maintain and update customer records with precision and care.
• Credit Control: Reconcile payments, manage ledgers, and apply effective credit control measures.
• Sensitive Interactions: Handle vulnerable situations and policy closures with empathy and professionalism.
• Digital Engagement: Encourage customers to adopt digital platforms for easier access to services.
• Compliance & Reporting: Follow data protection procedures and report breaches promptly.
• Performance Driven: Meet and exceed KPIs while delivering positive customer outcomes.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A compassionate and solution-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solid administrative skills and Microsoft Office proficiency

• Hybrid working available
• Based at head office

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that values professionalism, responsibility, and customer focus. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a supportive environment — we’d love to hear from you.  

Leanne (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

INDCOM 

• Providing top-notch customer support via phone and email
• Handling inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with colleagues

• Competitive salary starting at 26,000+ (depending on experience) / A friendly, supportive team in an office-based role / Full-time hours, Monday to Friday