London-based Junior Luxury Footwear Designer

Nokwol; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokwol in London is seeking an aspiring footwear designer to gain hands-on experience in a premium fashion environment. You will support the design process from concept to production, working closely with the Owners, Senior Designers, and Product Development teams.

Responsibilities include developing seasonal collections, creating CAD drawings and specifications, researching trends, developing mood boards and colour stories, and assisting with material selection.

Qualifications

• Degree in Footwear Design, Fashion Design or related discipline.
• 1–2 years' footwear design experience or internships.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (and Photoshop).
• Excellent sketching and visual presentation skills.
• Understanding of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of seasonal footwear collections across men's and women's categories.
• Create detailed CAD drawings, technical sketches and specifications, and presentation materials.
• Research global fashion, luxury, and footwear trends to generate innovative design concepts.
• Develop mood boards, colour palettes, material stories, and seasonal design narratives.
• Assist in the selection of premium leathers, textiles, components, and trims.
• Review prototypes and samples, providing feedback to ensure design intent and quality standards are achieved.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Merchandise, and Sourcing teams throughout the product lifecycle.
• Monitor competitor activity and emerging trends within the premium and luxury footwear market.

Skills

Footwear design

Sketching

Visual communication

Time management

Multi-project handling

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Footwear Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Nokwol in London is seeking an aspiring footwear designer to gain hands-on experience in a premium fashion environment. You will support the design process from concept to production, working closely with the Owners, Senior Designers, and Product Development teams.

Responsibilities include developing seasonal collections, creating CAD drawings and specifications, researching trends, developing mood boards and colour stories, and assisting with material selection.