Footwear Designer

Aquent; Berlin; Remote; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading design firm is seeking an experienced Footwear Designer for a 4-month freelance project aimed at creating innovative footwear for a renowned brand. The role requires a deep understanding of functionality and design, with responsibilities including developing models, tech packs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates with personal interests in mountain biking and experience in the outdoor sector will be highly valued. This fully remote position requires a portfolio submission for application.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of footwear design experience, preferably in performance or outdoor categories.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and familiar with creating tech packs.
• Ability to translate consumer insights into strong design narratives.

Aufgaben

• Independently develop and deliver five complete footwear design concepts.
• Create compelling concept presentations and detailed tech packs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and present to senior stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Adobe Illustrator

Footwear Design

Design Storytelling

Technical Shoe Construction

Jobbeschreibung

Depending on experience and qualification

Start Date: 08.05.2025

Freelance Opportunity: Footwear Designer
Duration: 4 months (August – December 2025)
Work Mode: Fully remote (EU-based freelancers). Occasional travel within Germany may be required.
Language: English

Aquent is looking for an experienced Footwear Designer based in Europe to join an innovative seasonal project focused on high-performance and lifestyle footwear.

You’ll be responsible for creating 5 innovative models for a world-renowned gravity sports and downhill racing brand for SS27 and FW27 collections.

Scope of Work:

• Independently develop and deliver five complete footwear design concepts from idea to production-ready files.
• Create compelling concept presentations (Illustrator/PDF) including shell patterns, 2D tooling drawings, tech packs, and color line art illustrations.
• Integrate consumer insights and storytelling into each product vision, aligned with a clear brand identity and seasonal direction.
• Design within a holistic “head-to-toe” wardrobe approach, with a strong focus on functionality, innovation, and design consistency.
• Produce visuals and moodboards for internal cross-functional presentations, including material maps and construction techniques.
• Collaborate asynchronously via SharePoint, Teams, and MIRO with development and leadership teams.
• Participate in milestone meetings, presenting to senior stakeholders and incorporating feedback iteratively.
• Ensure designs are production-ready, selecting viable construction methods and incorporating supplier input based on sample reviews.
• Deliver 5 full tech packs, shell patterns, 2D tooling, detailed sketches, and material mapping.

Your profile :

• 5+ years of footwear design experience (performance or outdoor categories a plus)
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and familiar with tech pack creation
• Able to translate insights into strong design stories
• Independent, organized, and confident in presenting to senior stakeholders
• Personal mountain biking practice (highly valued)
• Understanding of technical shoe constructions

Other Requirements

Ready for this challenge?

Send us:

• Detailed CV
• Portfolio required (PDF or easy-access link)