RTW Buyer

About the Brand

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 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.

THE ROLE

The RTW Buyer will develop and execute a cohesive, profitable seasonal assortment strategy across multiple channels and full-price stores throughout Europe. The role spans multiple product categories, including both in-house designs and licensed brands. The RTW Buyer will balance data-driven decision-making with strong fashion insight to ensure a curated, channel-specific assortment tailored to each market. This position requires a sharp eye for product, strong analytical skills, and close cross-functional collaboration to maximize full-price sales and reinforce the brand’s positioning across all platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the RTW buy across all channels, developing curated seasonal assortments that reflect regional trends, channel performance, and commercial goals, while staying true to the brand’s DNA and customer needs.
• Manage the OTB for RTW categories across channels in partnership with planning, ensuring accurate forecasting, in-season reactivity, and budget alignment.
• Lead product and buy sign-off reviews, ensuring the RTW assortment meets both creative and commercial expectations.
• Present collection and DTC product strategy to key stakeholders in the business.
• Regularly review sales, stock, and market data to identify bestsellers, underperformers, and opportunities to shift strategy in-season.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with allocation, e-com, marketplace, and retail teams to ensure effective RTW product merchandising across all platforms.
• Align with visual merchandising and content teams on key product launches, edits, and channel specific storytelling to drive sell-through and brand engagement.
• Prepare and contribute to weekly trade and seasonal hindsight meetings, using insights to inform future buys and adjust strategy.
• Conduct ongoing competitive research and market analysis to create product and pricing strategy that drives brand differentiation, supports growth, and ensures continued relevance across all channels.
• Visit stores to gather qualitative feedback, understand customer preferences, and refine assortment strategies accordingly.
• Support the buying function through accurate administration and contribute to the development of scalable processes and best practices that enhance operational efficiency and meet the evolving needs of a fast-paced, multi-channel business.

THE PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a contemporary brand, with proven buying experience at buyer level and a strong understanding of the Ready-to-Wear category.
• Commercially minded with strong business acumen, an eye for product and detail, and a solid understanding of balancing creative vision with commercial viability.
• In-depth awareness of trends, key brands, competitor activity, and evolving consumer behaviour.
• Highly organized, analytical, and adaptable, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to market shifts.
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, while also working independently when needed.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfortable working with large data sets.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

WE OFFER:

• Working for an international and fast-growing company.
• A professional and ambitious team.
• Long term career opportunities.
• Beautiful offices along the Amsterdam canals.
• 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
• 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.

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