Footwear Designer

Job description

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role are assisting to the creative directors and also designing your own thoughts and idea's on a daily basis.

Duties Include

Co-ordinate daily communication with all suppliers.
Attend key style capitals for any fabric trade fairs and visit key stores and brands. To be aware of brand adjacencies and key trends.
To interact frequently with the factories
Attend fit sessions and prototype reviews
Identify styles that require wear testing, and co-ordinate accordingly
Analyse wearer trial results, formulating action points to present to the rest of the team
Maintain & update the sample tracker report- accuracy is critical.
Image research
Sketching and technical drawings
Photoshop renderings
To manage the execution of styles from concept to launch
Attend and contribute at design direction meeting , bringing newness and creative ideas to the team.
Specs and amendment sheets

Experience Required

Full Time Position based in Bolton, England.
Fluent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as well as Microsoft Office
Previous experience within footwear design
Attention to detail
Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and requests

Attributes and Skills

Drive, ambition and enthusiasm to deliver results and progress within the organisation
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
Resourceful, well organised, highly dependable, efficient and detail oriented with ability to take ownership, drive results, and manage projects to completion
High energy level with ability to multitask and open to changing direction
A willingness to learn and adjust with the ever-changing demands of a fast-moving business environment
Good organisational and coordination abilities
Problem-solving skills
Decision making ability
Ability to prioritise
Good attention to details
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Strong commercial awareness with an ability to identify product risk and confidently provide solution
Love Product!

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