Expire in: 18 days
Footwear Lead - Design & Product Development | Confidential | Competitive Salary | North of England
We are seeking an experienced Footwear Lead to drive the design and development of innovative, high-quality footwear collections. This role requires a balance of creativity, technical expertise, and commercial awareness to ensure product ranges are both trend-led and performance-driven.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the footwear design and development process from concept through to production.
Create and execute innovative designs that meet both aesthetic and technical requirements.
Manage technical specifications, grading, blocks, sizing, and quality standards.
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to deliver on design, materials, and production.
Translate market trends into commercially viable product concepts.
Oversee product lifecycle management, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
Contribute to the growth of the footwear function by establishing best practices and supporting a collaborative working culture.
About You:
4+ years' experience in footwear design, product development, or technical design.
Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and performance technologies.
Skilled at balancing creativity with technical precision.
Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
Commercially aware, trend-focused, and able to deliver products that stand out in the market.
Confident working across multiple projects and deadlines.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits.
Opportunity to play a key role in shaping innovative footwear collections.
Collaborative and supportive team culture.
Exposure to global suppliers and manufacturing partners.
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