Footwear Designer

We’re on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about fashion, think outside the box, and have an eye for innovation.

Unleash your potential with us, and join us as we create joy and excitement in our global community to empower people to express themselves freely through fashion.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct market research & store visits to stay abreast with both consumer and competitor’s behaviours
2. Review product offerings and feedback analysis from the end customer for product improvement
3. Analyze market research and implement actions for improvement
4. Understand brand competency, product efficiency, and customer needs
5. Design & conceptualize seasonal collections and product designs that are ergonomic and user-friendly
6. Translate and present inspiration & ideas via mood boards & hand-drawn/CAD sketches professionally
7. Work closely with the Technical Development and Sourcing team on merchandise, material & fitting development to ensure product vision is cost viable and mass producible with our factories
8. Conduct sample checks during Buying conference stages to ensure consistency in design & development delivery
9. Produce and meet deadlines for the specific number of products planned by Design Manager/MP Matric
10. Analyze sales reports & feedback to understand brand & customer needs
11. Display market/consumer insights to respond to business objectives with consumer-centric, creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions
12. Produce clear specifications accurately for Prototypes Specification Sheet, ensuring a smooth process for sample making
13. Improve merchandise review processes for product offer accuracy
14. Sourcing trendy materials and ideas to keep the brand and product refreshed and on brand
15. Be highly organized in process planning, frameworks, and project management (time to market)
16. Have a keen interest and strong eye for fashion industry/retail trends to support day-to-day tasks
17. Conduct team bonding sessions/activities, i.e., Christmas Decorations, After Launch Dinner, etc.
18. Facilitate experience sharing sessions and knowledge sharing regarding improvements in life, career, etc.

Requirements

1. Degree in Fashion Design/Fashion Marketing/Footwear Design with 5 years of working experience in Fashion & Footwear Design
2. Proficient in Adobe Suite (Advanced) and in CAD or Rhino (Intermediate)
3. Basic Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Skills, and Public Speaking
4. Good understanding of Mind Mapping and Storytelling
5. Strong knowledge of products and materials for Ladies’ Footwear
6. Excellent time management skills and ability to work independently