Designer – Women Footwear
Location: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 remote)
Salary: Up to £45,000
About the Role
A well-established British fashion retailer, known for its stylish and trend-driven collections, is seeking a creative and motivated Designer to support their footwear team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic design studio, contributing to the development of seasonal ranges including handbags and lifestyle accessories.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to the development of women's footwear collections with a strong commercial focus
* Conduct market research and gather trend intelligence, including shop reports, to support the wider design and buying teams
* Show a strong understanding of the brand's identity, aesthetic, and target customer
* Stay up to date with both premium and high street fashion trends, and translate them into brand-relevant ideas
* Collaborate on the creation of unique branding and hardware concepts that reinforce the brand’s signature look
* Communicate effectively with internal departments and external suppliers
* Present creative ideas clearly and confidently to the team
* Offer trend insights and inspiration that help shape upcoming collections
* Bring enthusiasm and proactive thinking to the team, contributing fresh ideas
* Manage your workload efficiently and flexibly, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Experience & Skills
* Commercial experience in a footwear design environment
* A strong, versatile portfolio demonstrating creative vision and technical competency
* Degree-level education in Fashion, Footwear, or Accessories Design
* High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
* Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with solid digital drawing and CAD skills
* Confident in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint for presentations