About the Company Mallet London is a premium footwear and lifestyle brand founded in London in 2015. We’ve grown rapidly with a strong international presence across luxury wholesale and direct to consumer channels. Our design-led approach and distinctive product offer have earned us a loyal following and strong retail partnerships globally. About the Role We're looking for a Junior Footwear Designer to join our London based design team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a hands-on, creative role focused primarily on the Women’s collection, including sneakers, boots and formals with additional support across the Men’s sneaker range. Responsibilities Support the design and development of two seasonal Women’s collections per year, covering sneakers, formals and boots. Assist in designing and developing Men’s sneakers, working closely with the Head of Design. Conduct trend, colour, and material research to inform seasonal concepts and new product ideas. Create detailed design packs including sketches, CADs, specs and material direction. Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers through the development process, ensuring products are delivered to brief and to brand standard. Support fit sessions, sample reviews and sign-offs. Work cross-functionally with internal teams including product development, wholesale and e-commerce to ensure alignment across the business. Qualifications Ideally 2 year of experience in a footwear design role (internship or full-time). Required Skills Strong portfolio showing Women’s sneaker and/or fashion footwear designs, including sketch work and final concepts. Confident in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; 3D design software is a plus but not required. Good understanding of materials, constructions, and sneaker silhouettes. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines. Positive, collaborative and proactive with a genuine passion for footwear and fashion. Pay range and compensation package £35,000 to £40,000 p.a. (12-month Fixed-Term Contract) Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week in our central London HQ An opportunity to gain experience across both Women’s and Men’s collections within a growing design-led brand Staff Discount and Seasonal Footwear allowance