Designer Kipling (Global) – 6-Month Temporary Contract

Kipling EMEA/Global is looking for an exceptional Designer on a six-month temporary contract to join our Design team based in Antwerp, Belgium. At Kipling we are on a mission. To live a vibrant and colourful life, go to places we’ve never been before.

Be curious. Dare to live the life we’ve always wanted. That’s our mission and influences everything we do. At Kipling we empower you to go your own way. Diversity makes us stronger and at Kipling we do believe your story matters, this is why we welcome all backgrounds.

We lighten your step, powering your curiosity to go your own way. #Live

Light Let’s talk about the role! You as Designer will design forward thinking commercial products reflecting the brand purpose, and creative vision, through your own designs and with creative designer collaborations. As Designer you will be building the design directions each season alongside other team members.

You will be responsible for designing seasonal collections for mainline and back to school collection. Working closely with European Product Development, Asia Product Sourcing and Product Management teams you will steer your projects through the GTM milestones and deadlines.

How You Will Make a Difference You will achieve this by: Conceptualize designs that reflect the trends, but also reflect the integrity and aesthetic of the Kipling brand. Sketch concept ideas to show quick results and speed up the process.

Contribute to the organisation of seasonal collection presentations. Work closely with the head of design and the cross-functional design team. Review samples. Collaborate with the Product Development and Merchandising teams throughout the development process to ensure the high level of quality and integrity in the design as well as proposing quality changes necessary to achieve targeted price points and meet calendar deadlines.

Work closely with our Asian product developers on sourcing and sample making To succeed as a Designer, you must manage your own design initiativ