Careers

We are actively recruiting an experienced and highly skilled Senior Store Manager based out of our boutique in Te Aro, Wellington, to join our growing team at Karen Walker. Managing a tight knit team, you will pioneer the overall performance of the store, including sales, customer service, inventory management, all while leading and motivating a high performing team. You will be the driving force behind the success of the store while actively nurturing your team and community alike. Reporting to the General Manager to support your growth, you will have a demonstrated history in retail management and strive to be a leader in your field while possessing the following qualities: - Passion for the brand as well as wider fashion trends - Drive and self-motivation - Immaculate personal presentation, grooming & hygiene - Ability to deliver a high level of customer service and experience - Professionalism and trustworthy nature - Excellent organizational skills - High literacy and numerical skills - Proficiencies in POS and inventory management software - Ability to multitask in fast paced, large format settings How you will contribute: - Deliver and promote a positive, collaborative, and professional team environment that values trust, integrity, * and incomparable performance standards - Lead the development of your team through regular coaching, developing sustainable action plans to achieve milestones - Develop the engagement of your community building on capture and retention through relevant clienteling tools - Actively collaborate with Head of Retail and other relevant departments to monitor category performance and allocation for optimal impact - Partner with heads of department in providing effective qualitative and quantitative feedback on product, visual merchandise, brand matrix, and sales strategies - Actively analyse sales data and customer feedback to identify possible areas of opportunity - Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures - Lead standards through the embodiment of brand ambassadorship on the shop floor

Karen Walker seeks a globally-minded and passionate Marketing Communications Manager to execute dynamic marketing communication strategies, including social media management, content creation, influencer collaborations, and photoshoot coordination, driving brand engagement and growth across diverse markets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop and implement organic social media strategy for Karen Walker brand and retail. - Create image and video content for social media and digital marketing. - Manage influencer/talent outreach and requests, including gifting, collaborations, and partnerships. - Produce in-house photoshoots in collaboration with the Creative Director and wider marketing team, and manage asset creation following. - Commission, and collaborate with, external creatives for photoshoots and content creation. - Procure and manage content and imagery from external brand partners. - Contribute insights and creative input to marketing plans. - Support the Head of Marketing and Communications in executing communications strategy including press events, launches and editorial pitching. - Manage sample lending to stylists, creatives, KW wholesalers, and international celebrity dressing opportunities in the PR showroom. - Assist with day-to-day marketing activities, including product copywriting, events, EDMs, e-commerce edits and editorial, and ad-hoc opportunities as required. - Collaborate with the Head of Marketing and Communications to develop and manage the affiliate program. - Facilitate charity requests.

We’re seeking a multifaceted Graphic Designer to enhance our creative team in Auckland. This role offers an exciting opportunity to blend graphic design expertise with fashion sensibility, contributing to both our global marketing initiatives and in-house design. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES This role requires your graphic design skills and a natural flair for design, inviting you to work closely with both our design and marketing teams under the direction of our Creative Director, Head Designer and Head of Marketing and Communications. It includes: - Enhancing and elevating visual identity and branding. - Creating e-commerce content including website banners, landing pages, and product edits. - Designing and building EDMs. - Involvement in photoshoots, including production and styling, and managing output of assets. - Post-photoshoot editing and creating final assets, including lookbooks. - Designing retail store visuals for various displays and window signwriting. - Creating content for social media and digital marketing, including motion. - Producing brand collateral, including brand books, presentations, and printed materials. - Creating artwork for advertising, and liaising with suppliers for installation. - Supporting the marketing team with additional related tasks as needed. - Designing textile and placement prints for ready-to-wear collections and collaborations. - Developing product packaging, gift wrapping/cards and brand stationery.