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 currently looking for a highly organised and commercially driven Graduate Trainee to be based in our Central London HQ support on licensing.
The role will provide a solid foundation for a career in Merchandising & Licensing, suitable for a candidate who is highly numerate with excellent product sensitivity.
How you will contribute?
Competitor analysis for the categories to interpret market needs, trends and pricing strategy.
Support in producing presentations.
Support during selling campaigns.
Management and organisation of sample set before and after campaign launch.
Supporting shooting team with samples and coding all items in a highly time sensitive environment.
Support on merchandising collection plan, update and follow up with design and development.
Analysing sell-in & sell-out data.
Prepare and review product training presentation.
In preparation for Seasonal selling campaigns, accurately create new product codes.
Prepare, share and manage master data and communications with Production and Sales teams.
Assisting with other activities required.
Who you are?
Excellent attention to detail even when working under pressure
Effective and articulate communicator
Previous experience in licensing is a plus
Previous experience analysing Sell-in & Sell-out data is desirable
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, especially advanced skills in Excel & PowerPoint
Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
Extensive analytical and numeracy skills
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 not limited to –
Pension, private medical insurance & performance related bonus.
Clothing allowance, employee discounts & monthly lunch subsidy.
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 and 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
2023-02-24
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Autumnpaper Limited