Senior Footwear Designer (Remote)
Talented Recruitment
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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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