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Footwear Designer Jobs in Greater London, England, United Kingdom at V&C
Title: Footwear Designer
Company: V&C
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
V&C Associates are working with one of the UK ‘s largest design studios that support and supply all areas of Fashion Retail production to major high street retailers. They are seeking a motivated and experienced Footwear Designer (Maternity Cover) to join their team. Working closely with the Senior Account Managers developing sales and product in partnership with their talented in-house design team.
The Designer will play a crucial role in creating innovative and commercially viable collections that meet the needs of high-street fashion brands.
As a key member of the design team, this role requires a blend of creative vision, technical expertise, and strong organisational skills to collaborate effectively with the design team, account managers, offshore product development teams, and clients.
Responsibilities:
Create and develop original designs for high-street fashion brands, incorporating current trends and customer preferences.
Work collaboratively with the design team to contribute to seasonal colour, fabric, and micro-trend development.
Translate design ideas and concepts into sketches, technical drawings, and digital illustrations using design software (e.g. Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop).
Partner closely with account managers and offshore product development teams to finalise seasonal collections and present them to clients.
Communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, factories, and third parties across the Far East and Europe to ensure alignment on design goals.
Assist in the selection of fabrics, trims, and notions that align with the collection’s aesthetic and functional requirements.
Conduct tests on materials to evaluate performance, durability, and suitability for intended use.
Generate detailed tech packs for designs, ensuring all specifications are clear and achievable.
Provide indirect management and support to offshore development teams, guiding them to meet design requirements and timelines.
Collaborate with sample makers during the development process, ensuring prototypes align with design vision and specifications.
Participate in fitting sessions, providing input on fit, comfort, and style adjustments.
Monitor the quality of samples received, ensuring they meet both design and production standards.
Collaborate with the quality control team to address and resolve any quality issues during production.
Experience:
Demonstrate experience in design for high-street fashion brands, familiarity with current trends and consumer demands.
Strong understanding of the fashion retail landscape, with the ability to create designs that resonate with target markets.
Experience in generating tech packs and managing offshore product development teams, ensuring quality and adherence to design specifications.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Solid understanding of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to the product category design.
Highly creative individual with a passion for design and fashion.
Strong verbal and written communication abilities, comfortable working with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Highly organised and efficient, able to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Driven, results-oriented, and motivated to find solutions; proactive in identifying challenges and seeking improvements.
Educated to degree level in a relevant field, such as fashion design, business, or retail.
