Senior Footwear Designer

Found in: Talent ZA 2A C2 - 2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa Talented Recruitment Full time
Duties and responsibilities:
  • To working closely with the CD and the PD.
  • To design innovative, annual, high-quality footwear collections for men and lady golfers & lifestyle collections.
  • To build and produce key trend and competitor analysis and seasonal product strategies with an awareness of brand competition.
  • Interaction with CD, 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.
  • Have a keen interest in sustainability within the footwear industry.
  • To produce detailed design specification packs to be sent to suppliers which includes 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.
  • Work with Tech and Product developer on look and feel of samples, and any improvements.
  • Assist with design and development of an accessories range- limited edition apparel, belts and leather goods.
  • Enhance brand recognition.
  • Some travel is expected to trade shows within Europe, and comp shopping trips.
  • To undertake 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
  • Has a 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 creative
  • Excellent organisational skills and communication
  • Ability to see a product from concept to design to, following it through the different stages of the critical path with the product developer
  • Interest in golf an advantage
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