Alexander Mcqueen Graduate Trainee, Archive - London, United Kingdom - Groupe Kering

Groupe Kering

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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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 seeking a highly organised, efficient and adaptable Graduate Trainee to work in the Archive department. This is a six-month fixed-term contract working with the company's heritage collections, reporting to the Senior Archivist.

How you will contribute?- Facilitating research and loan requests from the Archive collections across internal departments.- Developing basic collections management skills (cataloguing, photography, condition reporting) for documenting items in the collection.- Developing storage and preventative conservation skills under the guidance of the Senior Archivist.- General office administration (booking couriers, ordering office supplies, diary management and minute-taking during meetings).- Responding to storage enquiries and negotiating space limitations with the relevant teams.- Supporting the Archive team with upcoming projects, including data digitisation/CMS implementation, historical collections reappraisal and collection storage improvements.- Supporting with ad-hoc company projects when required (exhibitions, events, photoshoots, etc.)- Working across different heritage collections (Alexander McQueen Archive, vintage archive, work-in-progress studio toiles, paperwork/digital materials archive and library).

Who you are? Exceptional organisational skills.- Maintains meticulous attention-to-detail whilst adhering to strict deadlines.- Ability to keep calm and work efficiently under pressure.- Prioritises tasks effectively according to urgency.- Can work both in a team and independently.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Strong IT skills, especially using MS Office programmes.- Some knowledge of garment construction and têxtile terminologies.- Manual dexterity, with sensitivity to handling different objects according to weight and material.- Demonstrable interest in developing the relevant skills for a career in the heritage sector.

Desirable- DSLR photography and image-editing skills.- Knowledge of Collections Management Systems (CMS).

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?

Job Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Start Date

Schedule

Full time

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