Senior Footwear Designer

SENIOR FOOTWEAR DESIGNER

Reports to : CEO

Salary : $130-160k

Company : Luxury Fashion Brand

Location : Los Angeles (Required to work in company office)

Commitment : Full-time

Starting date : Immediate

Healthcare Benefits : Yes

Company Overview

A well-known luxury fashion brand based in Los Angeles and known for their beautiful heirloom pieces that last forever.

Description

The Senior Footwear Designer / Technical Designer will report to and work directly with the Director of Accessories Design and will be responsible for the ideation, creation and development of beautiful shoes that will help evolve and drive the business.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director of Accessories Design in designing an original and innovative complete footwear line from concept to creation for each season
• Work with the Director of Accessories Design to research and identify trend directions; trend / vintage shop, pull inspirational photos and review design concept
• Create and present design boards for each season showcasing footwear inspiration, silhouettes, materials, colors, and sketches;

ensure accuracy of boards and line sheets throughout the development process

• Work with the PD team to ensure accuracy of development WIPS
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the line (silhouettes, materials, and design details) and is responsible for tracking changes / additions
• Design according to brand aesthetic, original and innovative concepts, emerging trends, seasonal story, sku plan and sales needs;

ensure timely execution of product development calendar

• Design into and evolve best sellers
• Select and review raw materials and trims; work with PD team to maintain and organize materials library
• Approve lab dips with the PD team and ensure consistency with color standards
• Partner with Director of Accessories Design to translate design intent into product technical specifications
• Provide fit and technical insight into new silhouette development
• Communicate technical information regarding achieving design aesthetic intent and clarity of tech pack information with factories
• Create full-scale technical specs using the latest Adobe Illustrator and CAD tools Illustrator plugin version to clarify proportions and shape;

ensure accuracy of tech packs in OneDrive throughout the development process

• Maintain established standards, details (including hardware), and integrity of the product
• Review development samples for corrections, including fit, aesthetics, dimensions, hand feel, functionality, and workmanship
• Provide technical callouts while reviewing lines in its entirety to ensure consistency
• Identify, clearly define, and resolve technical issues and partner with the PD team to ensure comments are communicated
• Identify opportunities for cost engineering improvement and raw material optimization (seaming, material placement, etc.)
• Keep all Ai and PDF files organized and labeled properly in OneDrive
• Help keep sample closet, archive closet, hardware, and material libraries clean and organized

Qualifications

7+ years’ work experience in design / technical design focused on handbags, small leather goods, hardware, and jewelry.

Experience with acrylic, resin, bamboo, wood veneers, and natural materials (straw and rattan) are a major plus

• Strong portfolio showcasing footwear design / technical work
• Bachelor’s degree in Footwear, Accessories, Product, Industrial or Fashion Design
• Advanced proficiency in hand and computer sketching, advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; ability to CAD in a fast-paced environment
• Thorough understanding of the design, technical design, and development process from inception through production; experience working with and in global factories
• Shoe construction and engineering experience required
• Advanced knowledge of industry construction standards and manufacturing, including materials (hardware, leather, fabric, acrylic, resin, bamboo, straw, and rattan)
• Strong experience in concept creation and knowledge of fashion and market trends with an understanding of brand’s product aesthetic, image, and quality
• Keen attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, fashion environment with minimal supervision
• Excellent problem-solving skills and resourcefulness
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership experience
• Ability to attend trade shows and travel to factories domestically and internationally when
• necessary
• Positive, constructive, solution focused, hardworking team player; none of us are successful without the help and collaboration of our team members
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