Accessories and Footwear Designer

Tagged Resources; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established supplier to high street retailers seeks a Designer to create accessories and footwear. This permanent role allows for full remote work. The ideal candidate has a fashion-related degree and 1-2 years of design experience. Responsibilities include developing seasonal ranges, CAD work, and liaising with overseas factories. Strong skills in Photoshop and Illustrator are essential. Benefits include a central city location and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Central city location

Long term career progression

Qualifications

• 1-2 years minimum experience in a design position is required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Organised and self-motivated team player.

Responsibilities

• Designing accessories and/or footwear for high street retailers.
• Helping to develop seasonal ranges.
• Working with designers on trends and customer requirements.
• Liaising with overseas factories.
• Following products through to sampling.

Skills

Experience in character design

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Illustrator

Strong communication skills

Time management

Creative with a commercial eye

Education

Fashion related degree

Job description

Location:

Leicester

Type:

Permanent

Industry:

Licensed Products

Job Ref:

TGM2223

The Company:

A Designer with accessories and or footwear is required to join an established supplier to high street retailers and supermarkets. This is an exciting opportunity for somebody with license / character design experience to join a highly successful company. Full remote options available

Benefits:

• City centre based – walking distance to station if on public transport
• Working hours Mon – Friday 8.30-5pm
• Established company for over 20 years
• Long term career progression

The Role:

• Designing accessories and or footwear for high street retailers and supermarkets.
• Helping to develop seasonal ranges.
• Working with the Designers to ensure ranges are on trend whilst keeping to customer requirements.
• Working on briefs, technical packs and trend boards.
• Attending design meetings.
• CAD work.
• Following products through to sampling.
• Liaising with overseas factories.
• Working to critical paths.

Skills Required:

• A license or character background is advantageous.
• 1- 2 years minimum experience within a similar design position is required.
• Fashion related degree is essential.
• Confident in Photoshop/Illustrator in order to present designs.
• Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
• Creative with a commercial eye.
• Hardworking and good at multi-tasking.
• Organised and self motivated team player.
• Strong communication skills with a passion for the industry and enthusiasm for the product