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We have an exciting opportunity for a highly creative Footwear Designer to join a leading premium retail brand. You will work in an innovative design team reporting to the Design Manager. Offices are based in London and they work hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote).

About The Role

Oversee and drive a range of footwear categories:

• Women's
• Men's
• Casual sandals
• City smart
• Outlet
  
  
  

• Deliver superior and elevated product from concept to completion that represents key trends & commercial opportunities.
• Experience & understanding of materials, constructions, fit and quality.
• Full understanding of footwear construction, lasts, fitting.
• Confidence working with key suppliers and understanding their strengths.
• Knowledge of country-by-country sourcing.
• Product research & regular comp shops and a thorough understanding of the brand DNA.
• Product Development discussions that address key trends and opportunities.
• Briefing clear technical specification packs, following up with suppliers and chasing development.
• Understand sales history, sales and margin targets and range plans for your own area of accountability and division to ensure designs are aligned to deliver on commercial opportunities.
• Through strong relationships and collaboration with Buying, suppliers and realise opportunities for newness, trends and sourcing.
  
  
  

• Advanced Adobe Illustrator, CAD and Photoshop skills are essential.
• Minimum of 4 years + retail design experience.
• Strong creative design skills.
• Strong organisation skills including Critical Path Management, in line with Buying team requirements.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Very strong interpersonal effectiveness and collaboration skills.
• Good networks in the market and industry.
• Ability to design elevated product range with authority and confidence.
• Top class footwear technical expertise and understanding.
• Ability to work collaboratively across several different business functions and varied supply base.
  
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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