Footwear Designer

Li & Fung; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

LF Fashion, part of Li & Fung, seeks a creative Footwear Designer to craft innovative high-street fashion collections. The role involves collaborating with teams, developing designs, and ensuring quality standards. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Fashion Design, design experience, and proficiency in design software. Join us to lead the future of fashion!

Qualifications

• Experience in high-street fashion design.
• Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Create original designs inspired by the latest trends.
• Work with design team on seasonal color and fabric selections.
• Develop sketches and technical drawings.

Skills

Creativity

Trend Awareness

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

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 be at the heart of innovation, crafting collections that reflect today’s trends and meet future high-street fashion needs.

What You’ll Do:

1. Design Brilliance: Create original designs inspired by the latest trends and customer preferences in high-street fashion.
2. Collaborative Spirit: Work with our design team on seasonal color, fabric selections, and micro-trend innovations.
3. Visual Storytelling: Develop sketches, technical drawings, and digital illustrations using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
4. Global Collaboration: Partner with account managers and offshore teams to finalize collections for worldwide markets.
5. Fabric & Material Expertise: Select fabrics, trims, and materials, conducting tests for quality and performance.
6. Prototyping Excellence: Collaborate with sample makers to ensure prototypes match your design vision.
7. Quality Champion: Ensure high quality standards of samples and resolve issues during production.

Who You Are:

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field.
• Experience in men's, women's, and kids' high-street fashion design, with current trend knowledge.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; experience with 3D design software is a plus.
• Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Positive, proactive attitude with problem-solving skills.

Join Us and Make an Impact!

At LF Fashion, we celebrate creativity, collaboration, and passion. This is an opportunity to express your style and shape the future of fashion. If you value innovation and excellence, 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. Let’s design the future of fashion!

If this sounds like you, Apply Now!

As an equal opportunity employer, we consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, respecting all factors deemed appropriate by law and the ILO’s principles.

Fung Group is a pioneer in the consumer goods supply chain, with a history dating back to 1906. We operate across the entire global supply chain, focusing on innovation and new opportunities in retail, products, services, and markets. Our core values include entrepreneurship, humility, and acting as one family, forming the foundation of our culture, strategies, and brand.