Designer, Womens Shoes Mat. Cover

Job Title:Designer Womens Shoes

Department:Design

Reporting to:Senior Design Director

Location:London

Please include your portfolio along with your CV when applying. You can either upload a separate PDF or embed a link to your portfolio directly in your CV.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support the Senior Designer and Senior Design Director in the design and development of Womens Shoes in line with the collection direction set by the Creative Director
• Assist in the creation of seasonal concepts by contributing ideas sketches and research for review
• Translate design direction into commercially relevant product ensuring alignment with brand aesthetic and market trends
• Support the preparation of design specifications including materials components and construction details
• Conduct research into trends materials and techniques sharing insights with the wider design team
• Work closely with Merchandising and Product Development teams to support the delivery of the collection in line with timelines and business needs
• Collaborate with other Designers to ensure consistency across design details and seasonal themes
• Assist in preparing materials and product for collection presentations and Edit reviews
• Support fit sessions spec reviews and development follow-up under guidance from Senior team members
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams and support communication with external vendors and suppliers
• Maintain awareness of the design and development calendar to support timely delivery of design work
• Proactively support improvements in ways of working and team processes

Experience/Qualifications required:

• Fashion/Design Degree or equivalent experience
• Experience in footwear design ideally with exposure to Womens Shoes
• Experience within a fashion brand or design environment (luxury experience beneficial but not essential)
• Some understanding of factory processes and supplier relationships is advantageous

Skills/Knowledge:

• Understanding of the collection development process
• Knowledge of footwear materials components and basic construction techniques
• Familiarity with line plans and the role of design within commercial collections
• Awareness of footwear terminology
• Strong organisational communication and time management skills
• Good eye for colour proportion and design detail
• Ability to interpret creative direction and contribute ideas within a team environment
• Developing technical knowledge of materials finishes and manufacturing capabilities
• Awareness of fashion trends and the luxury marketplace
• Ability to build positive working relationships across teams
• Capable of managing workload with guidance and prioritising tasks effectively
• Italian language skills advantageous but not required

Characteristics Required:

• Collaborative team player
• Passionate about footwear design and the luxury fashion industry
• Strong design sensibility with an appreciation for the Jimmy Choo aesthetic
• Flexible and open to feedback
• Motivated to learn and develop within a fast-paced environment
• Creative with strong attention to detail
• Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs
• Willingness to travel occasionally if required

Jimmy Choo Perks:

• 25 days holiday
• Summer Fridays
• Product Allowance and Discounts
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Private Healthcare
• Pension and Life Insurance

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