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Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with modern British couture, renowned for its strong identity and celebration of unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on.
Job Description
Start Date: 30 of September 2022
Alexander McQueen are currently seeking a Junior Designer, Woven Textiles & Trims who will report to the Head of Fabric & Print and be based in our Central London HQ.
The Junior Designer will work closely with the Fabric Researcher to support the Women’s Woven Category. As Assistant Designer your role is to provide support to the team with all aspects of Textiles & Trims on several exciting projects including Runway, RTW & VIP.
How you will contribute?
Image research
Design & Research of original Woven Textiles & Trims.
Developing Trials & Colour Palettes.
Creative Colour Research & Dyeing Work.
Illustrator artworks for woven textiles
Organising Fabric Development Trials.
Maintaining and updating archives
Helping in coordinating the Women’s Textiles Graduate Trainees
Fabric Cards and FTS sheets
Who you are
5 years experience within textiles & trims, ideally within a Design focused Fashion House.
Exceptional Fabric Knowledge & Colour Sensitivity.
Sound knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & experience in using Microsoft Office Package
Strong Visual Imagery Board creation skills.
True understanding of Alexander McQueen’s aesthetic.
Ability to work as part of a team with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and requests
Excellent organizational skills & strong attention to detail
Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
Excellent communication skills with a enthusiastic attitude and flexible, passionate approach.
Why work with us
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
