SUPER HOLLYWOOD: Footwear Designer

Friday, 20 July 2012

Footwear Designer

Introduction
The Senior level Footwear Design position will be responsible for meeting seasonal design objectives for the Progressive Running category. The candidate will design footwear by combining influences of sport, fashion and lifestyle to bring unique products to market. Duties include designing seasonal fashion/performance driven footwear and address fast paced design requests for footwear design detailing: color and material selection, presentation preparation, market research, and logistical support.
Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Working closely with the Creative Directing Manager to create unique new footwear designs that address consumer, retailer, and company needs on a seasonal timeline:

Conceptualize new footwear designs.
Provide market research and design trend analysis.
Prepare design review presentations.
Execute footwear design detailing and technical packages.
Design and specify trend relevant color and material options.
Refine and finish footwear designs through multiple prototyping process.
Manage and update design resource tools; including web page and data base management.
Mentor and assist Junior Footwear Designers.

Additional Responsibilities:

Prepare original designs and execute to the highest level of quality without direct supervision.
Show effective project time management.
Ability to follow corporate policies and procedures.
Acquire and share knowledge/skills.
Understand design quality and project efficiency.
Understand footwear manufacturing materials and processes.
Computer skills (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
Demonstrate a high level of understanding in consumer trends; retail/market/product line dynamics and how the products you design affect those environments.
Show self-motivation, drive and the desire to learn and grow professionally.