At FitFlop, we believe that exceptional design goes beyond aesthetics—it tells a story, evokes emotion, and connects deeply with consumers. As we expand our Design Team, we’re looking for a Colour & Material Designer to help bring our seasonal collections to life through innovative colour and material choices.
This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-oriented creative with a passion for colour, material innovation, and trend interpretation. If you have a sharp eye for storytelling through texture, print, and finish, and love working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this role is for you.
As a Colour & Material Designer, you will play a crucial role in executing seasonal palettes, material selections, and creative concepts that align with FitFlop’s brand vision. Working under the leadership of the Head of Colour & Material Design, you will help translate seasonal direction into footwear collections that are innovative, consumer-right, and trend-conscious.
The Responsibilities:
1. Creative Execution
* Support the Head of Colour & Material Design in developing seasonal colour and material stories based on trend research, consumer insights, and brand positioning.
* Create and maintain colour and material specifications for the seasonal range, ensuring accuracy and consistency across product categories.
* Develop and present mood boards, concept palettes, and material swatches to cross-functional teams.
* Work closely with footwear designers to ensure colour and material selections are seamlessly integrated into each collection.
* Assist in the creation of high-calibre footwear artwork to convey seasonal stories to the business.
* Research and introduce new materials, prints, and finishings that enhance product storytelling.
* Collaborate on brand partnerships and creative projects, providing colour and material expertise.
1. Collaboration & Trend Research
* Work closely with Materials, Product Development, Sourcing, and Suppliers to ensure colour and material choices meet quality and commercial requirements.
* Stay closely connected to global trends in fashion, footwear, colour, material, and print to ensure FitFlop remains ahead of the curve.
* Research and experiment with new material techniques, print applications, and finishes to elevate the brand’s creative direction.
The Person:
* You’ll already have experience in colour and material design within footwear, fashion, or accessories.
* Strong knowledge of footwear materials, print techniques, and finishings.
* High level of creativity with a strong storytelling ability through colour, texture, and material choices.
* Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3D design software.
* Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for colour precision.
* Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across multiple teams.
* Proactive, organized, and able to handle multiple projects at once.
* A passion for sustainability and knowledge of sustainable material innovations is a plus.
* Experience with AI-powered design tools or a Graphic/Print specialism is a bonus.
The Benefits:
* Product Allowance
* Hybrid and flexible working hours
* Summer Fridays (6 ½ days in July and August on Fridays)
* A day off for your Birthday
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Work from anywhere for 2 weeks
* Workplace Nursery (salary sacrifice scheme to save money on nursery fees)
* Wellbeing Program – Retail Trust, Sanctus Coaching, and Calm App
* Career development allowance (personal allowance to use on career development)
* Private health care and dental care (provided by AXA and DenPlan)
* Socials organized by Wellbeing and Feel Good group
* Check out our careers page to learn more!
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