Footwear Designer

Footwear Designer – London (Hybrid)

Location: London, UK

Salary: £45,000

Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in office – Mon, Tues, Thurs)

Are you a creative and commercially-minded Footwear Designer with a passion for trend-driven design and a deep understanding of product development? Join a leading London-based footwear brand and help shape the future of their collections.

The Role

We’re looking for a talented designer who will take ownership across multiple categories, working closely with Buying and Product Development teams to ensure collections are trend-led, commercial, and aligned with the brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design direction across chosen categories
• Collaborate with Buyers to interpret sales data into improved bestsellers and innovative new styles
• Present concepts at range build and sign-off meetings
• Design product that reflects seasonal trends and commercial opportunities
• Ensure quality and fit standards are upheld throughout the design process
• Support senior design team members and mentor junior designers where needed
• Drive newness through regular comp shops and research
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and understand their capabilities
• Deliver accurate spec packs and manage development follow-ups with suppliers

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• 4+ years of retail footwear design experience
• Strong Adobe Illustrator, CAD, and Photoshop skills
• Deep knowledge of footwear construction, fit, materials, and last development
• Commercial eye and experience working with sales data
• Understanding of sourcing and supplier strengths