Senior Footwear Designer (Remote)

Talented Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious fashion brand in South Africa is seeking a talented Senior Footwear Designer to create innovative and high-quality footwear collections. This role involves collaborating with the product development team, managing concepts through to execution, and ensuring alignment with brand ethos. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of design experience, proficiency in design software, and a passion for footwear technologies, particularly in the golf market.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing design skills and trend forecasting.
• 5+ years experience in footwear and sneaker design.
• High level of technical understanding in footwear.

Responsibilities

• Design innovative, high-quality footwear collections.
• Produce detailed design specification packs for suppliers.
• Assist with design and development of accessories range.

Skills

Design skills

Trend forecasting

Proficient in Illustrator

Proficient in Photoshop

3D renderings

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent communication

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

Degree in design field

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Job Overview

A distinguished brand renowned for its commitment to crafting exquisite luxury accessories and footwear requires a talented Senior Footwear Designer. As a Senior Footwear Designer, you'll work closely with the product development team and creative director. You will be responsible for translating creative concepts into innovative and marketable footwear designs that reflect our brand's ethos of luxury and sophistication.

Duties & Responsibilities

Working closely with the CD and the PD. Designing innovative, annual, high-quality footwear collections for men and lady golfers & lifestyle collections. Building and producing key trend and competitor analysis and seasonal product strategies with an awareness of brand competition. Interacting with CD and Sales on all aspects of product line plans, briefs, colour palette, pricing, themes, graphics, and strategies to assist with getting the product to fit our market. Knowledge and understanding of competitors' top sellers, technologies, styling, colors, strategies, and pricing. Innovation through fashion-forward new designs and technologies suitable for the golf market. Having a keen interest in sustainability within the footwear industry. Producing detailed design specification packs to be sent to suppliers, which include detailed renderings in AI. Responsible for getting prototypes and samples executed to reflect the concept and design you created, in quality, construction, fit, and style. Working with Tech and Product developer on the look and feel of samples and any improvements. Assisting with the design and development of an accessories range – limited edition apparel, belts, and leather goods. Enhancing brand recognition. Some travel is expected to trade shows within Europe, and comp shopping trips. Undertaking any other reasonable duties identified by the CD – travel to factories in Portugal & Italy may be part of this.

Required Skills and Experience

Strong portfolio showcasing design skills and trend forecasting. 5+ years experience in footwear and sneaker design. Proficient in Illustrator & Photoshop and 3D renderings. Degree level qualification in a related design field. High level of technical understanding in footwear. Keen interest in past and future trends, including evolving footwear technologies, sole units, and footbed comfort. Excellent work ethic with the ability to work to tight deadlines and upward manage busy creatives. Excellent organisational skills and communication. Ability to see a product from concept to design, following it through the different stages of the critical path with the product developer. Interest in golf is an advantage.