Junior CSR Product Compliance Specialist

Join the Team at Karl Lagerfeld

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

As the Junior CSR Product Compliance Specialist, you ensure that products meet safety, legal, and sustainability standards by coordinating compliance tests, updating supplier manuals, and managing traceability within the supply chain. This role requires close collaboration with internal teams, suppliers, and external consultants to maintain data accuracy and support sustainable material certifications.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and update the Supplier Manual based on relevant internal stakeholders’ input;
• Coordinate the RSL, MRSL and PRL updates – included in the Supplier Manual – liaising with Modint;
• Support the PD Team with seasonal RSL Tests, serving as a key link between Karl, the suppliers, and Modint to ensure Karl’s products meet safety and legal compliance requirements;
• Responsible for Product compliance including care label compliance, GPSR, packaging, materials etc;
• Gather CSR Seasonal documentation and support with data analysis, ensuring consistency among data sources and reliability of the outcome;
• Collecting, analyzing, curating, and monitoring sustainability and product data related to sustainable materials, product supply chain and certifications;
• Collaborating with external consultants, cross-departmental coordination, and ongoing dialogue with suppliers on materials information and their subcontractors.

The Profile:

• 2 years of relevant work experience in Sustainability in Fashion Industry;
• Studies in Fashion management or relevant field;
• Knowledge and understanding of social compliance and material certifications;
• In-depth understanding of product development processes and materials;
• High energy and hands-on attitude with a clear bias for action, solution orientation and getting things done;
• Attention to detail, strong analytical abilities, and strategic thinking;
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively.

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. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.