Footwear Designer

Footwear Designer

We are looking for a creative and commercially aware Footwear Designer to join our womenswear footwear team. This is an exciting opportunity to work across multiple footwear categories, supporting the development of trend-led, fashion-forward collections for our customer. Key Responsibilities

Research and design seasonal womenswear footwear ranges across casual, occasion and trend-driven product categories. Identify emerging trends, key silhouettes and new product opportunities, translating catwalk, street style, social media and cultural influences into commercially relevant designs.

Create inspiring mood boards, colour palettes and seasonal concept presentations to support range direction and product development. Work closely with Buying and Merchandising teams to react to sales performance, customer insights and market trends, helping to shape balanced and commercially successful collections.

Develop detailed design packs and communicate clearly with suppliers and factories on product construction, materials, trims and finishes. Source new fabrics, components and trims to ensure the range remains innovative, trend relevant and competitive within the market.

Build strong working relationships with suppliers and support the product development process from initial concept through to final sample approval. Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to the critical path, ensuring all deadlines are met and product is developed in line with key trading periods.

Support the wider design team with market research, competitor analysis and preparation for seasonal sign off meetings. Skills & Experience

Previous experience within footwear design, ideally within a fashion retail or womenswear brand environment. Strong trend awareness with a commercial eye and understanding of the womenswear footwear market. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work at pace in a fast-moving environment. Strong communic