Footwear Designer

Li & Fung; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Li & Fung's LF Fashion is seeking a Footwear Designer to create innovative designs for high-street fashion. The role emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and strong knowledge of materials and trends, ideal for candidates passionate about shaping the future of footwear. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and be part of the fashion revolution.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing for high-street brands.
• Knowledgeable about materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Create original footwear designs based on current trends.
• Collaborate with design and development teams on collections.
• Select fabrics and ensure quality standards during production.

Skills

Design Creativity

Technical Drawing

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

3D design software

Job description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: Elevate Your Career with LF Fashion!

Position: Footwear Designer

Are you ready to unleash your creativity in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Join us at LF Fashion, a proud member of the Li & Fung family, where we lead the way in the design, development, and sourcing of cutting-edge consumer goods for the fashion and apparel industry. With an illustrious history spanning over 115 years, we are revolutionizing the way fashion is made!

Why LF Fashion?
We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence with a collaborative spirit that allows us to work "As One," integrating diverse sectors of the retail market to deliver outstanding results. As the Footwear Designer, you will not just be part of a team; you will be at the heart of innovation, crafting collections that not only reflect today’s trends but also meet the future needs of high-street fashion brands.

What You’ll Do:

Design Brilliance: Create and develop original designs that captivate and inspire, incorporating the latest trends and customer preferences in high-street fashion.
Collaborative Spirit: Work seamlessly with our design team to push the boundaries of seasonal color, fabric selections, and micro-trend innovations.
Visual Storytelling: Transform your concepts into stunning sketches, technical drawings, and digital illustrations with tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
Global Collaboration: Partner with account managers and offshore development teams to finalize seasonal collections, ensuring your vision reaches fashion lovers worldwide!
Fabric & Material Expertise: Select the perfect fabrics, trims, and materials that align with your collection’s aesthetic while conducting tests to ensure quality and performance.
Prototyping Excellence: Work closely with sample makers to ensure prototypes align perfectly with your design vision and specifications.
Quality Champion: Monitor and ensure the highest quality standards of samples, collaborating with our quality control team to resolve any issues during production.
Who You Are:

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field.
With demonstrated experience in men's, ladies and kids design for high-street brands, you are adept at navigating current trends and consumer demands.
Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, your skills may extend to 3D design software.
You possess a solid understanding of materials and manufacturing processes, enabling you to create designs that resonate with target markets.
Strong organizational skills help you manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a bustling environment.
Your positive, proactive mindset drives you to seek solutions and embrace challenges.
Join Us and Make an Impact!
At LF Fashion, we celebrate creativity, collaboration, and passion. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to express your unique style while shaping the future of fashion! If you're ready to join a team that values innovation and excellence, then we want to hear from you!

Ready to step into your next big adventure? Apply now and become a key player in the LF Fashion family. Together, let's design the future of fashion!

#lffashion If this sounds like you, Apply Now! As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.