ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Graduate Trainee, Leathergoods. London, England

Groupe Kering

Full Time London, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today

Job description

Summary

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

Alexander McQueen is in search of a Creative, Adaptable & Highly Passionate Graduate Trainee to join their Leathergoods department.

The Graduate Trainee for Leathergoods will provide support to the Senior Designer, Designer and Assistant Leathergoods Designers, assisting with required tasks ensuring completion to the highest standard, in a timely manner, aligned to the department’s briefs.

How you will contribute?

Undertake image research
Sketching and technical drawings
Making Swatches/ mock-ups/ trials
Photoshop renderings
Illustrator artworks
Embroidery placements
Photographing and organizing prototypes and samples
Maintaining and updating archives
Other administrative tasks required by the Leathergoods Department

Who you are?

Technical knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as Microsoft Office.
Strong hand drawing skills
Excellent machine and hand sewing skills
Good understanding of the House
Excellent communication skills
Good attitude and flexible approach to work
Enthusiastic and passionate
Strong teamwork skills, with an ability to work effectively as part of a team
Demonstrate the utmost level of attention to detail, while working to tight deadlines and under pressure.
Previous design experience working within a Leathergoods team for a luxury fashion brand is desirable.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and requests
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Travel within the UK and Europe may be required

Why work with us?

At Alexander McQueen together we push boundaries to create legacy. Everyone can make a difference and anything is possible.

We are passionate about beauty, creativity & quality. This is an opportunity to join our community of hard-working and talented individuals who are playing a part in the success of the House.

We offer a package of competitive benefits including, but n

Pension, private medical insurance & performance related bonus.
Clothing allowance, employee discounts & monthly
25 days annual leave excluding Bank Holidays plus dedicated time for employee volunteering.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alexander McQueen, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We know that diverse skills, mindsets & experiences foster creativity and collaboration.

Please let our recruitment team know if you need support or reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process. We will work with you to ensure that you have the best experience.

What’s next?

All applications will be considered and we will do our best to provide an answer as soon as possible.

Job Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Start Date

REPLACEMENT_STRING05-26

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Autumnpaper Limited

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