Senior Designer Womenswear (Knit and Jersey)

ABOUT THE BRAND   At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”   Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.   We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.   Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.   Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.   We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our  karllagerfeld.com and 35 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.   We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection. ABOUT THE BRAND   At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”   Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.   We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.   Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.   Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.   We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our  karllagerfeld.com and 35 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.   We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

The Role:

Design market relevant, commercial products in close cooperation with the responsible Designers and support the Head of Design in the daily responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Designing womenswear knitwear and jersey following the design direction under the supervision of the Design Manager;
• The designer will help to elevate the product and will create design tech-packs and technical sketches to send out to suppliers. Including graphics and artworks
• The designer will attend regular meetings with design, merchandising, retail, developers to present ideas and develop ranges and ensuring strong ongoing business relationships.
• Researching of materials, trends and markets;
• Design proposals through 3D perspective sketches and full-scale front views ensuring detailed technical packs are completed;
• Ensuring thorough technical packs
• Ability to travel to the manufacturers and fairs

The Profile:

• Bachelor/Master degree in Fashion design 
• 5+ years’ experience in designing commercial knitwear and jersey 
• Understands trends and translate to KL women’s point of view 
• Computer skills Illustrator, Photoshop and PLS (or other Design software) 
• Ability to work with existing designs as well as to create your own ideas from these in order to offer innovation. 
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written 
• Distinctive product taste level: ability to judge and balance superior design/taste level and commercial viability 
• Strong market research and fashion trend analysis. Translate catwalk and street styles inspiration into commercial and innovative designs
• Focus on Customer: deep understanding of brand positioning and target consumer 
• Demonstrate brand passion: be enthusiastic, energetic and positive
• Flexibility: easily adjusting to changing priorities and circumstances
• Performance: ability to perform under fast paste pressure in a highly dynamic, creative and commercial environment 
• Efficiency: Work at a quick pace, structured and well organized, and able to keep overview of ongoing processes 
• Team Work: active member of the team, be pro-active and supportive resulting in a more effective and efficient team 
• Communication: strong communicator with the ability to influence across functions
• Deliver Results: be able to translate actions into results that further contribute to strengthen the brand 

We Offer:

• Working for an international and fast/growing company;

• A professional and ambitious team;

• Long term career opportunities;

• Beautiful offices along the Amsterdam canals.

  Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ) ·        Learning and development courses/training ·        Opportunity to make an impact ·        Remote working arrangements ·        Relocation allowance ·        Bonus holidays ·        Working in the heart of Amsterdam ·        Brand discounts ·        And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL   JOIN #TEAMKARL The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.   At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.     IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JOB POSTINGS   Please be advised that all legitimate job opportunities at KARL LAGERFELD are published exclusively on our official careers page and on selected partner platforms that redirect directly to our career site.   We strongly recommend that applicants only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers.   KARL LAGERFELD will never request any form of payment during the recruitment process.   If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at career@karllagerfeld.com