Women's Footwear Designer London
Posted 11 days 22 hours ago by FitFlop
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:- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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