Samples Specialist

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 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 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.

The Role

The Samples Specialist is responsible for overseeing all of Karl Lagerfeld’s RTW, Accessories, Home and KL Jeans samples, handling sample requests and shipments, coordinating the samples for shoot productions. This includes maintaining a strong inventory, overview for each season and good communication between divisions. The role will sit at Studio Karl in the Houthavens. The role will closely liaise with the Manager of Content Operations & Production to ensure all studio bookings and planned productions are well considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all sample inventory management, using Creative Force for operational purposes
• Key contact person for Studio Karl
• Scheduling support when needed
• Overseeing tasks and responsibilities to ensure all projects are managed effectively and sufficiently
• Responsible for the maintenance, management and replenishment of the samples in Karl’s Wardrobe and coordination on shoot productions
• Preparing all samples for e-commerce shoots by providing the correct code and logistical information to support on shoots
• Supporting on shooting days
• Coordinate sample shipments for photo shoots which includes, but is not limited to ensuring that all new samples arrive on time, tracking inventory and printing barcodes for products
• Maintain and manage stocks systems
• Being able to find alternatives and solutions for inventory management
• Liaising with other departments when required to ensure the smooth running of the sampling department and to assist with projects
• Understanding the shot packages for shoots and needs in order to support smooth production for shoots.

Skills, Education & Experience:

• 3 years of experience within a studio environment
• Experience working with sample management
• Must be highly organized, able to take direction and work independently
• Proficient in MS Excel is a must
• Knowledge of Creative Force is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and be able to work in a professional manner
• Must have proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, provide high level of attention to detail and handle multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Strong communication skills

Why #TEAMKARL?

• Learning and development courses/training
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Remote working arrangements
• Relocation allowance
• Bonus holidays
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• Brand discounts
• And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

JOIN #TEAMKARL

The 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.

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 POSTINGS

Please 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