Junior Graphic Designer

About The BrandAt Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future. ”Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld. We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes. Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners. We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand.

We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our KARL. COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business. We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,.

In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: The Junior Graphic Designer , will deliver the best quality, creative work on time and on budget, under the guidance of the Senior Art Director and Graphic designer. As this is a very hands-on role, you’re a responsible team player and can be relied upon as the ‘go to’ person for the graphics output within the Marketing department.

Having experience in an advertising agency/design studio or in-house marketing team, you fully understand the importance of design production and final artwork preparation within a creative environment. This role needs a pro-active Graphic Designer with experience to produce compelling ideas and execution across creative design, retail, animation, illustration. An experience working with still and moving imagery material is a bonus. A keen eye on detail and typography is also needed.

TEAMKARL have a “no ego” can-do working culture and attitude; we are looking for a like-minded team player and cultivator, to help take the creative department to the next level. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE: Act as brand guardian, upholding the seasonal campaign direction through all marketing activities. You’ll convey the brand vision and ensure the visual aesthetic and tone-of-voice are consistently communicated across all touch points. Roll-out of campaign materials, these include cropping guidelines, roll-out decks and final asset designs. Create digital and print marketing materials including but not limited to:

Printed invites, evites, GIF and static content for newsletters, POS material, Advertorials, Advertising, OOH, giveaways, gift with purchases, direct mail campaigns and additional collateral where neededResearch and benchmarkingDevelop ideas which are on-brand and own creative projects and preparing all assets to a final artwork stage. Manage dedicated and set small scale projects independentlySKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Formal Training in Graphic Design with a Bachelors orMaster’s degree preferably from a design or art school1-3 years experience in working in an design or an in-house agency Strong typographic skills and sensitivity in working with imagery Able to translate a master layout into different formatsDemonstrate graphic design skills and strong portfolioProficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) and MS Office software suitesAnimation experience a plusExperience within fashion in the premium or luxury sector preferableAble to present own work and take in feedback constructivelyLanguage:

fluent in English, both verbal and written and ideally French and or German speakingPROFILE:

Strong creativity and attend to detail Digitally nativeAbility to prioritize and multitaskStrong interest in fashion, art, design and popular cultureAble to work independently as well as in a teamAble to work in an international work environmentInterest & passion for the fashion industryFlexibility, adaptability and a positive “can-do” attitude are a mustAble to work in a fast-paced and high pressure environmentWhy #TEAMKARL? (HQ)Learning and development courses/trainingOpportunity to make an impactRemote working arrangementsRelocation allowanceBonus holidaysWorking in the heart of AmsterdamBrand discountsAnd exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARLJOIN #TEAMKARLThe collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL.

If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today. At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JOB POSTINGSPlease be advised that all legitimate job opportunities at KARL LAGERFELD are published exclusively on our official careers page and on selected partner platforms that redirect directly to our career site.

We strongly recommend that applicants only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers. KARL LAGERFELD will never request any form of payment during the recruitment process. If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at career@karllagerfeld. com