Job Description
Job description
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
This role is suitable for a retail interior designer with opportunities to be involved in both global store design and project management. Projects at Kurt Geiger are varied and cover UK, global stores and a range of external brands such as Carvela, Shoeaholics Harrods and Selfridges luxury shoe floors.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with the development of new store concepts globally, ensuring alignment with Kurt Geiger’s brand identity and positioning.
• Design and plan store layouts, including shop-in-shop concepts and pop-ups for international rollouts.
• Oversee the design of the entire retail space, from structural elements to furnishings and fittings, ensuring cohesion across all elements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, external design agencies, and contractors to deliver creative and functional store designs in line with briefs.
• Produce full design documentation for new stores, refurbishments, shop-in-shop concepts, and pop-up stores for landlord and director approval.
• Create 2D floor plans, internal elevations, shop front elevations, and 3D design options for presentations and approvals within tight timelines.
• Conduct site visits, manage design handovers, and coordinate with contractors and the wider property teams during installations (including international travel).
• Collaborate with Project Managers to optimise design concepts within budget constraints, ensuring the highest quality without exceeding financial limits.
• Effectively manage and prioritize multiple design briefs simultaneously, delivering each project on time and within scope.
• Stay updated with global retail design trends, technologies, and materials, applying innovative ideas to store environments.
• Source materials, finishes, and samples to meet the needs of each project, ensuring consistency with the brand’s aesthetic and functional requirements.
Requirements
• Experienced and a strong interest in retail design
• Proficiency in Autocad and Adobe creative suite
• Strong ability in 3D visualisation in Sketch up
• Knowledge of materials/finishes
• Experience in technical detailing
• Awareness of shop fit costs and inventive approach to achieving cost effective solutions.
• Driven, passionate, highly organised, articulate, resourceful and flexible
• Confident working in fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills internally and externally
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure
Benefits
• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts
• Gym Discounts
• Sample sales
• Summer hours - 2pm Friday Finish
• Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)
• GP Access through RetailTrust support
• And so much more!
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 Are One: For Love | For Diversity | For Change | For Equality | For Kindness For Freedom | For Unity Against Racism
This role is suitable for a retail interior designer with opportunities to be involved in both global store design and project management. Projects at Kurt Geiger are varied and cover UK, global stores and a range of external brands such as Carvela, Shoeaholics Harrods and Selfridges luxury shoe floors.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with the development of new store concepts globally, ensuring alignment with Kurt Geiger’s brand identity and positioning.
• Design and plan store layouts, including shop-in-shop concepts and pop-ups for international rollouts.
• Oversee the design of the entire retail space, from structural elements to furnishings and fittings, ensuring cohesion across all elements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders, external design agencies, and contractors to deliver creative and functional store designs in line with briefs.
• Produce full design documentation for new stores, refurbishments, shop-in-shop concepts, and pop-up stores for landlord and director approval.
• Create 2D floor plans, internal elevations, shop front elevations, and 3D design options for presentations and approvals within tight timelines.
• Conduct site visits, manage design handovers, and coordinate with contractors and the wider property teams during installations (including international travel).
• Collaborate with Project Managers to optimise design concepts within budget constraints, ensuring the highest quality without exceeding financial limits.
• Effectively manage and prioritize multiple design briefs simultaneously, delivering each project on time and within scope.
• Stay updated with global retail design trends, technologies, and materials, applying innovative ideas to store environments.
• Source materials, finishes, and samples to meet the needs of each project, ensuring consistency with the brand’s aesthetic and functional requirements.
Requirements
• Experienced and a strong interest in retail design
• Proficiency in Autocad and Adobe creative suite
• Strong ability in 3D visualisation in Sketch up
• Knowledge of materials/finishes
• Experience in technical detailing
• Awareness of shop fit costs and inventive approach to achieving cost effective solutions.
• Driven, passionate, highly organised, articulate, resourceful and flexible
• Confident working in fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills internally and externally
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work under pressure
Benefits
• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Enviable discounts
• Gym Discounts
• Sample sales
• Summer hours - 2pm Friday Finish
• Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month)
• GP Access through RetailTrust support
• And so much more!
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
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Store Designer position is now open for candidates interested in the Architect / Interior Designer Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Architect / Interior Designer Jobs is a plus.
