Assistant Designer - Footwear
On-siteLondon, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Support design and development of ladies' footwear styles, including trainers and formal silhouettes, by researching trends, materials, and trims to create original sketches and technical drawings. Finalize approved designs for production, working closely with suppliers and the buying team to ensure products meet fit, quality, and brand identity standards. Create detailed specifications and technical drawings for new product developments and sample modifications while maintaining up-to-date trackers. Interpret current trends through the lens of the brand, incorporating existing house codes and evolving iconic styles to develop customer and market-focused collections. Produce high-quality work to targets and tight deadlines while collaborating with Senior Designers and the design admin assistant.
Required Qualifications
- Footwear design experience
- Internship or admin experience within footwear design environment
- Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn
- Organised, with ability to track samples and developments
- Passionate about fashion with a strong interest in and keen eye for current and upcoming trends
- Creative flair with a passion for sneakers and casual footwear
- Ability to interpret trends through the lens of the brand, incorporating existing house codes and evolving iconic styles
- Ability to translate concepts and two-dimensional designs into detailed illustrations using Adobe Illustrator or freehand sketching
- A practical knowledge and experience of producing spec sheets for production
- Working independently but within a team
- Positive attitude with strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Open minded and receptive to feedback, flexible with the ability to adapt when direction shifts
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong CAD skills
- An eye for detail
- A clear understanding of current trends
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