Company Description
WILLIAM LAMB GROUP LTD is a leading supplier known for its expertise in bringing products to life. With a reputation as the market leader in branded and licensed footwear and accessories, the company is the first choice of world-renowned brands. At WILLIAM LAMB GROUP, we excel at translating brand visions into successful retail solutions, focusing on quality, creativity, and innovation.
Location
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Accountable to
Design Lead
Responsible for
Designing children's, adults branded/non branded and character licensed footwear, bags and accessories.
Job Purpose
To work on the design and development of footwear and bags for key customers. This includes taking responsibility for all aspects of aesthetic appeal, technical functionality, & performance, to create commercial, fit for purpose products.
Key Responsibilities
* Design footwear & bags own-branded and character to a brief defined with/between client and WLG.
* Ensure that the products are specified appropriately to achieve required cost price and margins.
* Ensure all materials and components meet the required standards of WLG and the customer in terms of quality and product assurance.
* Conduct face to face meetings, liaise with customers to manage customer relationships through and beyond the development process.
* Research the market, understand trends and develop new ideas and concepts to present to customers.
* Work with factories and sourcing teams to develop products in the most appropriate sources.
* Travel to sources to develop and refine products and costings if required.
* Work well with colleagues to create a positive and creative teamwork ethic.
Skills and experience
A designer with several years of experience & passion in the design and development of footwear & accessories, with a willingness to learn and embrace new skills.
* Experience of designing and developing a variety of footwear constructions
* Experience of designing and developing various bag types & accessories
* Experience of working with overseas sources and different customers.
* Excellent use of design software such as Photoshop / Illustrator. Also experience in the use of Excel / Word.
* Good presentational skills.
* Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
* Methodical and organised, attention to detail.
What you'll get
* Standard Life pension
* Life assurance cover
* Westfield Health scheme
* Initially 20 days annual holiday + 8 bank holidays (rising to 28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays after 3 years)
* Discretionary company performance bonus scheme
* Free on-site parking
Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent in a design related field.
* GCSE maths & English, or equivalent are essential.