We are a multi-disciplinary product design studio with a focus on Footwear, Apparel & Accessories based in Italy, supporting our clients with a full 360° service from concept to production.
Working with various products & brands from lifestyle sneakers to performance running, we are looking to integrate a new Footwear Designer & Developer in the next few months.
What does the job entail?
* Work openly and collaboratively with a small passionate team of designers from diverse backgrounds including industrial, footwear, apparel, CMF, and textile designers.
* Present and instruct designs and design refinements to the product team and manufacturing partners.
* Offer a unique design point of view and performance innovation solutions.
* Manage other designers and external consultants.
What kind of person are we looking for?
* 2+ years of Footwear Design Experience
* Consumer knowledge particularly in Lifestyle & Performance
* Proficiency with visually and verbally communicating ideas, thoughts, and design work to a variety of functions.
* High technical ability and deep performance design knowledge & “know-how”.
* Uses design as a tool for inspired problem solving.
* Comfortable managing multiple work streams, thinking holistically and strategically.
* Great collaborator, able to work within a team of creatives and also cross-functionally with Product Development, PS&M (Product Strategy & Merchandising), Sustainability and Innovation, Marketing, Supply Chain, etc.
* Comfortable solving problems through conversations, sketching, making in the studio and in the sample room, via Zoom collaboration.
* Is flexible and able to work quickly/comfortable with tight deadlines, while managing ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.
* Strong work ethic with a "No task is too small" attitude.
* Deep knowledge and understanding of the creative process.
* Responsive to feedback, capable of both receiving and giving comprehensive feedback.
* Self-starter attitude with team player mentality.
* 3D capabilities are a plus.
More Practical Skills Needed
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
* Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
What do we offer?
* Potential to touch various areas of project & see all processes at first hand.
* Possibility to work on multiple creative brands during the year.
* Great office environment.
* We're based in a small Italian town on the coast, so food & weather is pretty good.
* Our office has a sea view, not something most big brands can boast :)
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