Maison Margiela Footwear Designer - Women's

Maison Margiela; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading fashion house in Paris seeks a highly creative Footwear Designer to join the Womenswear Design team. This role involves designing innovative women's footwear collections and collaborating with the Product Development team to ensure concepts become market-ready products. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in luxury footwear design. Proficiency in design software and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in women's footwear design, preferably in luxury.
• Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop seasonal women's footwear collections from concept to final prototype.
• Research global trends, materials, and innovations to inspire the design process.
• Work closely with the Product Development team on design feasibility.

Connaissances

Design sensibility

Strong understanding of women's footwear trends

Excellent hand sketching skills

Proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop)

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Footwear Design, or related field

Outils

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

3D tools

Description du poste

Job Details

Maison Margiela is a Paris-based fashion house founded in 1988 by Belgian designer Martin Margiela. Celebrating unconventional aesthetics and embracing the philosophy that fashion is an art of expression rather than a cult of personality, Maison Margiela offers haute couture, ready‑to‑wear for women and men, contemporary line MM6, footwear, interior design, and accessories, including leather goods, fine jewelry and fragrance.

In 2002, the French house became part of OTB. Along with sister brands of the group, Maison Margiela continues pushing the boundaries of modern fashion while preserving its distinctive identity and heritage.

We are looking for a highly creative and experienced Footwear Designer to join our Womenswear Design team. In this role, you will support the design and development of innovative and trend‑setting Women's footwear collections that reflect the Margiela's DNA and vision. You will collaborate closely with the Product Development team based in Italy end Merchandising team to ensure the successful translation of creative concepts into market‑ready products.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop seasonal women's footwear collections from concept to final prototype.
• Research global trends, materials, constructions, and innovations to inspire and support the design process.
• Support the creative ideation process and moodboard creation for the category.
• Translate market needs, brand positioning, and consumer insights into original design proposals.
• Work closely with the Product Development team on design feasibility, cost‑efficiency, and quality.
• Present concepts and final designs to internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity and alignment with the overall brand direction.
• Manage interns when required, supporting their growth and output.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the competitive landscape and contribute proactively to innovation in the category.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Footwear Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in women's footwear design, preferably within a luxury or high‑end fashion environment.
• Strong design sensibility with a deep understanding of women's footwear trends, materials, and constructions.
• Excellent hand sketching skills and proficiency in design software (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D tools a plus).
• Strong understanding of product development and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellente communication and présentation skills.
• Fluent in English and Italian mandatory; other languages are a plus.