Manager Design JEANS

Position: Manager Design KARL LAGERFELD JEANS
ABOUT THE BRAND
At 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 35 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  and 35 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.

THE ROLE
Reporting to the KARL LAGERFELD Design Director, you will lead the KARL LAGERFELD JEANS design team, currently comprising three designers across Men’s, Women’s and Denim, spanning Senior Designer to Designer level.

You will be responsible for translating the brand’s DNA into distinctive, relevant and commercially successful collections that resonate with the KARL LAGERFELD JEANS consumer. Combining a strong creative vision with deep product expertise and a clear understanding of the target audience, you will drive seasonal collections, product innovation and consistent design execution across all categories and genders.

This is a hands‑on role for a passionate and commercially minded design professional who can inspire, mentor and develop a team while balancing creative ambition, product excellence, business objectives and seasonal deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design & Collection Development

Lead and coordinate the design team in the development of seasonal collections, ensuring alignment with the creative vision, strategic priorities and objectives set by the Design Director.

Drive in-depth research into brand‑relevant trends, consumer insights, market developments and product opportunities to establish compelling seasonal concepts. Develop and oversee cohesive mood boards, colour palettes, concept presentations and product stories that translate the KARL LAGERFELD JEANS brand DNA into a distinctive, relevant and commercially compelling creative direction.

Translate seasonal concepts, trend research and market insights into cohesive, innovative and commercially viable collections that strengthen the KARL LAGERFELD JEANS brand identity and resonate with its target consumer.

Oversee the design development of Men’s, Women’s and Denim collections, ensuring a consistent overarching brand vision while preserving the distinctive identity and product focus of…