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 :) J-18808-Ljbffr