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KGK Genix is proud to announce the launch of our Student Retail Design and Careers Competition for the third year running! This initiative continues to give college students a unique chance to showcase their creative talent and gain valuable experience in the retail design industry.
Over the past two years, this competition has uncovered incredible talent, with winners like Lorna Storey and Tamsin Shattock going on to achieve great success. We are thrilled to once again partner with Herts Regional College to inspire the next generation of retail design leaders.
In Year 1, students rose to the challenge of designing for global sportswear giant Nike, while in Year 2, they crafted innovative retail concepts for the iconic fashion brand Superdry.
Both years have been a resounding success, uncovering incredible talent and delivering outstanding results:
· 52 work experience and insight days provided
· 6 students offered six-week paid internships
· 3 students hired as full-time employees (2 in project management and 1 in the pre-press department)
Building on this success, we are thrilled to announce that this year’s competition will see students design a retail concept for the globally recognized brand, Dune London.
This year’s competition kicks off on 13th January 2025, and we encourage all creative students to get involved. The challenge for 2025? Designing an innovative and visually captivating retail concept for the globally recognised brand, Dune London.
Graham Pitts, Managing Director at KGK Genix, shared:
“Helping young people discover their potential is one of the most rewarding things we do at KGK Genix. Seeing past winners develop their skills and take their first steps into the industry is a reminder of why initiatives like this matter. We urge other businesses to create similar opportunities to inspire the next generation. The future of our industry depends on it.”
The people in the picture (from left to right) are: Matt Walsh (Operations Director), previous winners Lucy Chamberlain, Lorna Storey and Tamsin Shattock, with Graham Pitts, Managing Director.
Matt Walsh, Operations Director at KGK Genix, added:
“The creativity and energy these students bring is inspiring. Collaborating with Herts Regional College to provide this platform is a privilege, and we’re excited to see the incredible designs that will emerge this year.”
The competition not only supports students in exploring career opportunities but also strengthens the partnership between local businesses and local education.
Donna Schultz, CEO of the Herts Chamber of Commerce, commented:
“I was delighted to be asked to be one of the judges for this competition. This initiative by KGK Genix is a shining example of how businesses can support local talent and drive innovation. We are proud to support such a forward-thinking project that creates meaningful opportunities for young people and strengthens our community.”
Meet the Judging Panel
The competition will be judged by an experienced and diverse panel, including:
· Donna Schultz (CEO, Herts Chamber of Commerce)
· Lorna Storey (Project Manager, KGK Genix)
· Graham Pitts (Managing Director, KGK Genix)
· Steve Lister (Retail Consultant)
· Ian Scott (Retail Consultant)
· Jim Sullivan (Dune London Account Manager, KGK Genix)
· Matt Hanley (Managing Director, Matching Talent with Opportunity – Specialist Print Recruiter)
At KGK Genix, we are thrilled to see this competition grow year after year and are eager to witness the creativity and innovation this year’s participants will bring to the table.
For further information about the Student Retail Design and Careers Competition, please contact us at enquiries@kgkgenix.co.uk
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