Women's Footwear Designer · London ·

FitFlop; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Women's Footwear Designer, where creativity meets innovation in crafting stylish and sustainable footwear. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop collections that resonate with consumers while upholding brand values. This hands-on role offers the chance to influence design direction, engage with market trends, and contribute to a dynamic team. With a focus on sustainability and comfort, your designs will not only be commercially viable but also align with the latest in fashion innovation. Embrace a culture of collaboration and creativity, and enjoy a range of benefits that support your well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Product Allowance

Hybrid and Flexible Working Hours

Summer Fridays

Birthday Day Off

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Work from Anywhere for 2 Weeks

Workplace Nursery

Wellbeing Programs

Career Development Allowance

Private Healthcare and Dental Care

Qualifications

• Experience in footwear design, preferably within a premium brand.
• Strong understanding of footwear construction and material technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop seasonal collections that align with brand identity and consumer insights.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure feasibility, quality, and brand consistency.

Skills

Footwear Design

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

3D Design Tools

Hand-drawing Skills

Collaboration

Market Research

Sustainability Principles

Education

Degree in Design or Related Field

Tools

Digital Prototyping Tools

Job description

As a key member of the Design Team, the Women’s Footwear Designer will play a pivotal role in the creation and development of our women’s collections, working closely with the Design Director and cross-functional teams.

This role requires a creative and detail-oriented designer who can translate market trends and consumer insights into innovative, brand-right, and commercially viable footwear. The ideal candidate will have strong design skills, a passion for innovation and sustainability, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on design role that requires collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and manufacturers to bring FitFlop’s women’s collections to life.

The Responsibilities:

1. Design & Development

• Work closely with the Design Director to develop seasonal collections that align with FitFlop’s brand identity, consumer insights, and business strategy.
• Create and present design concepts, sketches, and technical drawings for review and approval.
• Ensure designs incorporate FitFlop’s biomechanics, comfort technology, and sustainability principles while maintaining commercial appeal.
• Research and apply new materials, colour palettes, and trend-driven concepts to enhance the women’s footwear range.
• Support the selection of colours, materials, and trims, ensuring alignment with sustainability goals and commercial objectives.
• Contribute ideas and innovative approaches to elevate the collections.

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, and R&D teams to meet commercial targets, cost efficiencies, and production timelines.
• Work with development teams and factories to bring designs to life, ensuring feasibility, quality, and brand consistency.
• Assist in creating presentation materials and storytelling elements for stakeholders.
• Stay updated on global fashion trends, consumer insights, and design innovations to inform future collections.

Agility & Adaptability

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creativity with deadlines and business needs.
• Be receptive to feedback and adapt ideas based on market and consumer insights.
• Support the team collaboratively, contributing creative solutions and problem-solving skills.

The Person:

• Experience in footwear design, preferably within a premium, performance, or lifestyle brand.
• Strong understanding of footwear construction, lasts, midsoles, outsoles, and material technologies.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D design tools.
• Experience with digital prototyping is a plus.
• Strong hand-drawing skills for quick sketching and idea communication.
• Passion for innovation and sustainability, with interest in circular design and responsible materials.
• Collaborative mindset, experienced in working across departments such as Merchandising, Product Development, and Marketing.
• Attention to detail and ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives.
• Global mindset, understanding international market trends and consumer preferences.
• Willingness to travel for factory visits, market research, and development trips.

The Benefits:

• Product Allowance
• Hybrid and flexible working hours
• Summer Fridays (6.5 days in July and August)
• A day off for your birthday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Work from anywhere for 2 weeks
• Workplace nursery (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Wellbeing programs including Retail Trust, Sanctus Coaching, and Calm App
• Career development allowance
• Private healthcare and dental care (by AXA and DenPlan)
• Social events organized by Wellbeing and Feel Good groups
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