About us:
Born in the 1980's, SENSO shoes is an independent, family-owned footwear brand known for its fashion forward yet wearable aesthetic. With its head office is in Australia, and a dedicated design studio in West London, SENSO occupies a unique space in the contemporary boutique market, delivering footwear that captures the mood of the season.
Three decades on, SENSO has grown into a globally recognised label and is the “go-to” for the style conscious, staying true to its vision to create shoes with a distinct point of view, an edge, and a touch of fun.
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a motivated and talented Womenswear Footwear and accessories Designer to join our London Studio. This is a hands on role, working closely with the Head Footwear Designer, designing fashion forward footwear collections that reflect our brand’s DNA.
Key responsibilities:
* Research seasonal trends, colours, materials and silhouettes to support the design process.
* Assist in creating mood boards, sketches and CADS.
* Conduct trend, market, and customer research to inform and inspire designs.
* Help manage prototypes and sample development.
* Liaise with our sample room to make sure timelines are met.
* Design and develop seasonal womenswear footwear ranges from concept through to production.
* Design and develop seasonal womenswear accessories eg. belts, bags.
* Collaborate with the Head Designer on seasonal direction, range building, and reviews.
* Help with fit testing and adjustments to designs.
* Organise and maintain all relevant swatch books and design books.
* Provide general studio support to ensure smooth workflow.
Qualifications:
* A relevant degree in footwear design or at least 2 years experience in footwear.
Location: North Kensington, London.
Type: Full time and open to Part time for the right candidate.