Concept Designer - Retail Environments

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

At Kurt Geiger, creativity fuels everything we do. As a bold, fashion-forward footwear and accessories brand, we're known for our statement style and innovative spirit. Our physical spaces - from flagship stores to pop-ups - are a vital part of how we express the brand.

We're seeking a Creative Interior Designer to join our Store Design team. This role will focus on pop-ups, brand experiences, and concept development, working closely with our Visual Merchandising team and Creative Director to bring bold ideas to life in unique and impactful ways.

Role Overview:

You'll be instrumental in translating the Kurt Geiger brand into dynamic, immersive environments. This includes everything from retail stores to short-term installations and creative activations. You must have exceptional visualisation skills, with strong working knowledge of SketchUp and V-Ray to clearly communicate spatial concepts and materiality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop creative concepts for pop-ups, retail activations, and branded spaces, both permanent and temporary.
• Work collaboratively with the Visual Merchandising team and Creative Director to align spatial design with campaign narratives and seasonal themes.
• Produce high-quality visualisations using SketchUp and V-Ray, as well as mood boards, plans, and material palettes.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specs for suppliers and build partners.
• Support the rollout process from concept to installation, including liaising with fabricators and attending site visits.
• Stay informed on trends in fashion, interiors, and materials to ensure innovative and relevant design.

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Interior Design, Spatial Design, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in retail, experiential, or pop-up design.
• Expert in SketchUp and V-Ray, with the ability to create polished, realistic visual renders.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and hand sketching.
• Strong creative eye with excellent spatial awareness and attention to detail.
• Experience working with cross-functional creative teams and external vendors.
• A passion for storytelling through space and a love for the Kurt Geiger brand.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a design-driven brand known for bold, expressive creativity.
• Lead and contribute to high-profile international projects.
• Collaborate with top creatives in a hands-on, fast-paced studio environment.
• Enjoy employee perks including generous staff discount and opportunities to shape the brand's spatial identity.

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension and life assurance
• Gym Discounts
• Retailtrust support
• Enviable discounts
• Harrods Discount
• Monthly half day Friday's
• 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