Open positions
We are searching for a talented Designer to join our Wellington based team. Reporting to the Head Designer, you will play a key role in designing and developing Kowtow’s seasonal collections using a single natural fibre, Fairtrade organic cotton.
Expressions of interest
We believe that collectively, small actions have a big impact. Positive change can begin at home, and in our gardens. By nurturing our natural environment we can bring life to the spaces we inhabit, and encourage nature to thrive - this becomes an act of protest in a world that needs protecting.
We aim to provide a positive work environment where people can achieve their full potential, and are committed to being diverse, inclusive and accessible.
The whole team shares an interest in sustainability and innovation and everyone at Kowtow contributes toward our shared goals.
Innovative culture
At Kowtow the wellbeing of our people is important to us, and we have always encouraged our team to maintain a healthy balance between life and work.
In February 2023 we implemented a 9-day working fortnight to give our employees more time for hobbies, health, wellbeing and family. We are proud of being a living-wage accredited employer, offering flexibility of work location, providing a free Employee Assistance programme and organising volunteer opportunities and charity partnerships for our team.
Case Study
A place to grow
Moya is our E-Commerce Manager, here she shares her career progression at Kowtow.
“I started at Kowtow in 2016 after graduating with a fashion degree. I wanted to work for a local brand and explore all the avenues that come under the umbrella of fashion, as I had particularly liked the fashion business side of my studies.
“My career journey at Kowtow has seen me work a range of roles, starting in the dispatch team fulfilling online orders. The wider Kowtow team was much smaller then - our fulfilment was done in-house and my work covered a lot of areas that are now individual specialised roles. The way my career has progressed at Kowtow is indicative of how the company has grown in that time too. As the needs of our customers grew, so did our team. This saw me progress into new roles, with responsibilities ranging from customer service to content management in our online store.
“Growing our digital experience has been exciting to watch over this time. We now have a fully-fledged digital team, which led me to the role of E-Commerce manager. I now manage a team of three and love working with like-minded people who are working towards the same goals and making the industry better.
“The introduction of a reduced working week has been an amazing opportunity to reset each fortnight and spend more time travelling and being with friends and family. Kowtow fosters a positive work culture that values collaboration, respect and creativity, and has allowed me to explore my career and contribute to the company's success.
