Experienced Footwear Designer

A fantastic opportunity to work for a large well established retailer as their design lead on woman's footwear across their brand portfolio

Client Details

This is one of the most well established businesses in the North West, with a vision to become the universally loved experts in fashion that fits by helping customers' look and feel amazing through their trusted family of brands. As they continue to invest in the goal of becoming a leading digital retailer it's a fantastic time to join the business.

Description

-Collaborate with the Buyer and Creative Manager on direction for the forthcoming season to build a balanced and cohesive range across footwear.

-Support & guide the freelancer focusing on bags and accessories ranges

-Keeping up to date with market intelligence, specifically around key competitors and future trends; providing insight and inspiration to the Design and Buying Teams.

-Creation of new and exciting ranges that innovate in terms of product opportunity and the identification of new and developing trends.

-Briefing and liaison with suppliers on new development and designs.

-Working with QA and buying on updating fit and pushing innovation in fabric and silhouette.

Profile

What you will need to succeed as a Footwear Designer:

-Experienced footwear designer with a related degree or equivalent qualification and broad experience in a creative, commercial environment. Able to demonstrate exceptional footwear and accessories design skills.

-You should be highly organised with CAD, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop knowledge.

-Commercially aware and motivational leader with the ability to coach a creative mind-set with the team. You'll need to be flexible, with a can do approach and possess the ability to motivate, engage and influence complex stakeholder groups.

Job Offer

In return, you'll receive great training, varied and interesting development opportunities and a competitive salary and benefits package