Designer Sportstyle Footwear

Description

The company is a global sports brand that makes footwear, apparel and accessories for athletes and everyday movers. It operates in 120+ countries and employs around 22,000 people worldwide. The group also owns other brands.

The team wants someone who loves sport and fashion and the point where they meet, and who brings their own talent and experience to the work.

Every application is read by a person. No automated system or AI tool makes hiring decisions. AI may only support isolated admin steps, such as scheduling interviews, and has no influence on decisions.

Responsibilities

• Create product designs and color and material concepts that meet targets set with the Teamhead.
• Gather and share accurate, current information on design trends and developments, and put it to use, including through market research for trends and inspiration.
• Apply creative direction from the company and from outside brands so each collaboration reflects both brands' DNA and stays relevant to the market.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders and external partners, representing the brand and its spirit.
• Write accurate, detailed color and material technical sheets that meet factory standards.
• Deliver projects on the development calendar.
• Travel to factories to finalize prototypes.
• Enter and update design information in data systems.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of design experience in the sports or lifestyle industry.
• Solid knowledge of the sport lifestyle industry.
• A real interest in sport, fashion, and where the two meet.
• Previous athletic or sneaker design experience in sport or lifestyle.
• A standout portfolio, submitted with your CV.
• Working skills in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Very good verbal and written English.
• A team player mindset.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in design, fashion design or a similar field.

Conditions

Travel to factories is part of the role.

Applicants are considered equally regardless of race, colour, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or disability, and harassment or discrimination is not tolerated.