Footwear Designer Resume Samples
4.6
(99 votes) for
Footwear Designer Resume Samples
The Guide To Resume Tailoring
Guide the recruiter to the conclusion that you are the best candidate for the footwear designer job. It’s actually very simple. Tailor your resume by picking relevant responsibilities from the examples below and then add your accomplishments. This way, you can position yourself in the best way to get hired.
Craft your perfect resume by picking job responsibilities written by professional recruiters
Pick from the thousands of curated job responsibilities used by the leading companies
Tailor your resume & cover letter with wording that best fits for each job you apply
Resume Builder
Create a Resume in Minutes with Professional Resume Templates
CHOOSE THE BEST TEMPLATE
- Choose from 15 Leading Templates. No need to think about design details.
USE PRE-WRITTEN BULLET POINTS
- Select from thousands of pre-written bullet points.
SAVE YOUR DOCUMENTS IN PDF FILES
- Instantly download in PDF format or share a custom link.
SS
S Sauer
Selena
Sauer
816 Pollich Valleys
Detroit
MI
+1 (555) 239 6186
816 Pollich Valleys
Detroit
MI
Phone
p
+1 (555) 239 6186
Experience
Experience
New York, NY
Footwear Designer
New York, NY
Ratke, Bogan and Smith
New York, NY
Footwear Designer
- Self-Manage own creative process and execute towards given design languages within the category
- Develops and creates illustrations and technical drawings for new design concepts
- Effectively manage time and multi-task, pay strong attention to detail, and work within a team environment
- Provide technical packages consisting of specs, lasts and materials to overseas development teams
- Create supporting artwork that illustrate design concepts and tell stories to the Marketing, Merchandising and Sales teams
- Work closely with development teams to ensure products meet the testing and usage standards for PUMA Sportstyle products
- Create tech packs and other materials to hand-off to development for sample manufacturing
Philadelphia, PA
Footwear Designer Originals Mens
Philadelphia, PA
Parisian, Wunsch and Schmitt
Philadelphia, PA
Footwear Designer Originals Mens
- Execute design work according to the visual language of adidas as well as given Corporate Identity guidelines according to legal guidance
- Support product management and development in all issues regarding the realization of products and collections
- Work with the creative process and execute towards given targets and defined design languages and strategies
- Develop creative solutions to individual products
- Join forces with development, Tech Services, and Product Testing to resolve product issues from design packages through commercialization
- Support an efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development for all issues regarding the ranges and products
- Execute the creative vision in a product range for the category
present
New York, NY
Senior Footwear Designer
New York, NY
Bailey Group
present
New York, NY
Senior Footwear Designer
present
- Working closely with DCs to achieve business objectives, KPI and cost performance
- Create seasonal footwear collections and short to long lead innovations for the Cole Haan Sports Lifestyle inline deliveries and special make ups
- Work with the entire team to maintain goals and the direction that the team leadership has established
- Working with the Transport Teams and DC Operations, develop problem solving solutions to ensure optimum store delivery service
- Assist the Design Director with leading the group and maintaining goals
- Design and tech pack projects in conjunction with Product Development
- Out of Hours delivery and contract management
Education
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Product
Bachelor’s Degree in Product
Washington State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Product
Skills
Skills
- Strong team player as well as ability to work independently. Ability to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management skills
- Outstanding communication skills with a strong sense of accountability; excellent follow-up
- Able to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management skills
- Ability to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management skills
- Strong, influential team player with the ability to work independently
- Good knowledge of product development, material and trims
- Developing others in design skills/ability to impart experience and knowledge
- Strong knowledge of fashion product and fashion design/industrial product or industrial design
- Have a good knowledge of product design with awareness of footwear market
- Knowledge of technical processes with the ability to address pattern adjustments, blueprint revisions, and lasts at a general level
13 Footwear Designer resume templates
Read our complete resume writing guides
1
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Designs products for footwear range based on input from product management
- Store checks, market visits, team travel
- Designs collections by hand sketching and using of other design computers/software
- Computer skills (Illustrator, Apple Mac, PhotoShop)
- Knowledge of consumer trends and styles
- Three years relevant work experience
- Passion or interest in Baseball / American Football is highly desired
2
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Select color, materials, treatments and components used in product designs and understand the impact of choices on costing and overall design aesthetic
- Design new components or innovate existing footwear parts and create technical drawings so they can be manufactured
- Create tech packs and other materials to hand-off to development for sample manufacturing
- Work with Product Engineering and Advanced Concepts to ensure that new ideas and designs are manufacturable
- Ability to illustrate designs & concepts in both hand sketch and rendering forms
3
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Stay current with relevant trends, and apply this understanding into designs to ensure products are contemporary, on trend and market relevant
- Working from product briefs, develop designs for assigned projects in collaboration with the Head of Design or Vice President
- Provide product conceptualization, illustration and technical detailing of product, graphics, technical specifications and general detailing of product
- Work within overall development process to meet seasonal calendar, timelines, etc
- Verbally articulate a fashion vision during brainstorming sessions in a way that engages others, creates enthusiasm, and results in better products
- Understand the Rockport target consumer and competitive landscape at all price points
- Understanding of current and emerging trends, and the ability to incorporate this understanding into footwear designs that are contemporary, market relevant and commercially viable
- The talent and ability to perform free hand drawings
- Ability to present designs to Head of Design, VP and other team members, as required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to influence others across functional lines
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to work within established timelines and processes
- 3 plus years of experience in footwear design
- Functional knowledge of computer design software (CAD) (i.e. – Illustrator)
- Basic awareness of lasts, outsoles, blueprints, molds, etc. and is able to complete a tech pack with minimal supervision
- Must be available for domestic and international travel
4
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Create compelling footwear designs that balance Reebok’s unique heritage with forward-thinking fashion and sport trends
- Help identify, distill and communicate key fashion, product and sport trends into usable and compelling stories
- Design footwear products in accordance with product briefs and aligned with the Reebok Product Creation calendar so that work is completed in a timely manner
- Understand and be able to design and specify materials/treatments/components/lasts that enhance the performance and aesthetic of the shoe for the consumer at all levels
- Attend industry events and tradeshows to build a strong understanding of new materials, technologies and trends
- When time allows, pursue new concepts that would be considered breakthrough/statement product for Reebok
- Strong participation within the creative group with ideas, concepts, stories and new initiatives
- Ability to manage more junior members’ workload and timelines as needed and communicate regularly with Design Manager and Director
- Bachelor’s degree in product, industrial, fashion or interior design
- 8 years of footwear design experience
5
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with the category team to better understand market and consumer needs
- Design to cost while maintaining functional, technological, and aesthetic needs
- Create and maintain all design related files, selecting colors, materials, components and treatments and transferring to cross-functional teams as necessary, including
- Design new components or innovate with existing ones, creating technical drawings for manufacturing
- Identify new or concepts, materials, manufacturing processes, etc. in which to improve the overall process and product
- Create tech packs and other materials to hand-off to the Development team for sample and production manufacturing
- Meet seasonal calendar deadlines with deliverables as outlined by your manager
- Advanced level Adobe Illustrator; Photoshop and 3D software
- Able to receive design critique and respond with multiple solutions
- Knowledge of technical processes with the ability to address pattern adjustments, blueprint revisions, and lasts at a general level
6
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Color trending - partner with product team to create seasonal color pallets
- Merchandising calendars – Sr. Designers are responsible for oversight and timely execution of designs per key seasonal milestones
- Lead other junior level designer(s)
- Minimum 8 years in footwear or apparel design
- Experience leading a team, including developing, mentoring, and guiding employees to achieve their full potential
- Product design - experience and ability to create/sketch original footwear products
- Education- design degree
7
Vans Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Utilizes product briefs to create footwear concepts
- Sketches and renders footwear ideas
- Analyzes and evaluates other designs and critiques professionally
- Executes footwear designs, seasonal color CADS and creates a footwear techpack
- Responsible for selecting materials and defining/executing color strategy
- Years of Related Professional Experience: 0-2
- Footwear design experience or an equivalent combination of technical experience and training Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a four-year college or 0-2 years related experience and/or training (Degree in Industrial or Fashion Design preferred)
8
Vans Footwear Designer A Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage color and model creation for a line of footwear
- Works with brand, artist, and design collaborators to create special product offerings
- Analyzes and evaluates other designs and advises courteously
- Years of Related Professional Experience: 4+
- Footwear design experience or an equivalent combination of technical experience and training Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a four-year college or 4+ years related experience and/or training (Degree in Industrial or Fashion Design preferred)
- Proficient with computer design software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
9
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Design products
- Set goals, monitor progress, offer help and critique work for the Assistant Designer
- Work closely with Marketing to understand opportunities in the market
- Work with athletes and customers
- Work with factories and suppliers
- Presentation of ideas for product range
- Maintain communication with superiors
10
Footwear Designer Candidates Resume Examples & Samples
- Execute footwear sketches and color ups for seasonal footwear presentations. Sketch into approved concepts and designs. Execute marker and computer generated color ups for presentations to Senior Management
- Conceptual research and development of brand appropriate designs. Research and develop RL brand appropriate concepts. Translate appropriate concepts into appropriate designs. Present ideas to VP and Director showing research and thought process
- Compiling and distributing of seasonal development information to product development partners and key vendors. Organize and update seasonal design and development books. Proactively manage WIP development charts. Organize and distribute all development to key vendors. Proactive follow through for all initiated projects
- Proactive participation in meetings. Recap efficiently and accurately all information transpiring during all footwear meetings
- Proactive maintenance of seasonal leather, component and hardware libraries
- Document and track and return all vintage proto rentals and bills
11
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum of 10 years experience in luxury Women's footwear design
- Must have the ability and experience to hand sketch footwear, as well as, have expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Possess a college degree, able to establish relationships with team members (both domestic and globally) and international factories
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
- Travel to Mexico, Brazil and Asia throughout the year
12
Vans Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Utilizes product briefs to create footwear concepts - Sketches and renders footwear ideas
- Proficient with computer design software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop) - Proficient with business computer software (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint; Apple Keynote)
- Professional presentation skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret product design briefs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other design, development and merchandise staff, employees and the general public - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Excellent problem solving skills
13
Footwear Designer Ii Outdoor Resume Examples & Samples
- Keep abreast of seasonal trends including silhouettes, lasts, materials and colors
- Design to product briefs for both brand driving and commercial product
- Communicate/present design concepts through 2D sketching or 3D mock-up, providing details as necessary at key seasonal milestones
- Create supporting artwork that illustrates design concepts and tell stories to the Marketing, Merchandising and Sales teams
- Contribute in construction and prototype review sessions
- Able to illustrate designs & concepts in both hand sketch and rendered forms
- Strong communication, organizational and presentation skills
- Strong, influential team player with the ability to work independently
- Able to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management skills
- Able to work effectively within a cross-functional team consisting of Marketing, Development, Engineering, Production as well as other Design teams, for maximum productivity
14
Senior Footwear Designer Women s Classics Resume Examples & Samples
- Possess a strong understanding of the needs of our global women’s consumers by connecting with them at all levels of ability as well as our consumer insights team as applicable
- Work closely with development and product marketing teams to ensure that new designs are forward-thinking, on-brand, meet the needs of the product brief and are manufacturable
- Ensure that each product from entry level to high-end has meaningful stories, features and benefits
- Mentor younger designer(s) so that their footwear projects fall within the established time lines to meet the product creation calendar and to develop their skills to take on more technically challenging projects
- Understand our competitive landscape at all price points
- Travel with the team (development, product marketing) whenever possible to gather information about the consumers or to work on products at the development centers, footwear factories or component/material suppliers
- Work with the entire team to maintain goals and the direction that the team leadership has established
- Strong verbal and visual communication and storytelling skills
- High awareness of fashion and product design trends
- Fashion and sport product savvy
15
Footwear Designer Ii Kids Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with the category to understand market needs and design to product briefs for both brand driving and commercial product
- Keep abreast of market trends and consumer needs
- Visualization skills to express ideas in both 2D and 3D including styling the entire shoe
16
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- In conjunction with Design Leadership, design and develop seasonal Cole Haan Sports Lifestyle dual gender footwear and footwear innovation which includes concepting, creating and technical development
- Create seasonal footwear collections and short to long lead innovations for the Cole Haan Sports Lifestyle inline deliveries and special make ups
- Partner with Corporate Merchandising in the creation of line plans, briefs and final product solutions through a continually expanding and evolving understanding of the business, consumer needs and market stories as applied to channel and product segmentation
- Collaborate and communicate with Brand Design, Brand Marketing and Corporate Merchandising peers to create strong market relevant product stories across disciplines
- Provide and present timely and relevant business, design, consumer and cultural storytelling in conjunction with specific projects and briefs
17
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Responsible for entire product design process including market research, mood board creation, designing, sketching, specing and fit in collaboration with Creative Director and VP, Design
- Provides insight regarding style of product during presentation
- Partners with handbag and footwear designers to achieve consistency in product
- Meets independently with vendors
- Create technical packages for factories and development team for initial lead instructions, 1st protos and 2nd protos
- Excellent sense of style and color
- In-depth knowledge of silhouettes, fabrication, color ways, leather and trim
- Design school training
18
Assistant Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Own and Co-ordinate the creative process to make sure that the final products meet Future, Inline Design and BU expectations for design impact, innovation, calendar and commercial objectives
- Develop in cooperation with appropriate ait project Team(s), relevant materials, technologies, construction ideas and patterns through samples ensuring function and manufacturability
- Travel to the market places to get feedback from consumers, athletes, industry experts and retailers, and apply to overall design strategy
- Plan and conduct meetings and presentations with confidence and professional communications
- Build strong collaborative relationships with our adidas inline design and marketing colleagues
- Proficient Computer skills on Apple Mac or PC (Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop, , Power Point, CAD, etc.)
19
Vans Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Footwear design experience or an equivalent combination of technical experience and training
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a four-year college or 0-2 years related experience and/or training (Degree in Industrial or Fashion Design preferred
- Proficient with computer design software (i.e. Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop)
- Proficient with business computer software (i.e. Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint; Apple Keynote)
- Professional presentation skills
20
Associate Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with Lead Designer to present footwear concepts per product briefs
- Coordinate, manage and maintain seasonal materials, color standards, and presentation boards. Gather relevant trend information from multi-media, trend services and market visits to stay current with assigned category
- Follow Designer's lead on seasonal themes and apply/extend concepts and color to a variety of styles
21
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Assisting the design team from conceptualization to finished product
- Sketching, CAD work and creating specs and tech packs for the manufacturing team overseas
- Produce product that is representative of the brand's DNA and aesthetic
- Researching and forecasting fashion, materials and market trends
- Daily communication with overseas offices
- Travel to Asia to execute designs
- College design degree preferred
- 2+ years of footwear design experience
- Strong Hand sketching ability and organizational skills
- A strong fashion sense and the ability to interpret trends
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Illustrator/Photoshop skills required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Must be motivated and eager to learn in a fast paced industry
22
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Implement the creative vision in a product range for the category
- Strong knowledge of fashion product and fashion design / industrial product or industrial design
- Three years of practical experience in a professional design environment (Footwear / Accessories - or industrial design or similar design related areas)
23
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Design footwear products in accordance to the specific product brief and with the Reebok Product Creation calendar so that work is completed in a timely manner
- Understand the needs of the global running consumer by working closely with those consumers at all levels of ability as well as our consumer insights team
- Understand and be able to design and spec materials/treatments/components that enhance the performance of the shoe for the consumer at all levels
- Ensure that each product has meaningful features and benefits that allow the consumer to reach their full athletic potential
- Understand Reebok’s competitor’s products at all price points
- Attend material trade shows to understand what new materials, components and treatments are available for footwear
- Assist the Design Director with leading the group and maintaining goals
24
Footwear Designer Originals Mens Resume Examples & Samples
- Create conceptual direction which is in line with the direction from the category designer
- Design Original footwear with finesse and innovation and suggest update on c/o products
- Maintain design consistency throughout the product line
- Collaborate with Marketing to understand opportunities in the market
- Join forces with development, Tech Services, and Product Testing to resolve product issues from design packages through commercialization
- Research functional criteria for product
- Present the ideas for the Originals product range
- Act as a team player
25
Vans Footwear Designer B-men s Plus Resume Examples & Samples
- Researches color and style trend analysis and communicates to Product Development team via samples, trend boards, etc
- Additional computer design software knowledge a plus (i.e. Solidworks, Alias, Rhino and other design software)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other design, development and merchandise staff, employees and the general public
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
26
Vans Footwear Designer B-men s Active Resume Examples & Samples
- Utilizes merchandise briefs to create footwear concepts
- Creates SMU’s (Special Make Up) colors, styles, and footwear re-colors
- Partners with Footwear Development team to create innovative designs and solutions
27
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Research - Work within the parameters of the product briefs to support the category goals and objectives. Continually expand knowledge of distribution channel and market trends to insure concept feasibility. Research extends to application and use of traditional and new materials, compounds and constructions when applicable
- Innovation and Conceptualization - Create two and three-dimensional sketches illustrating new, unique product ideas and concepts, which meet the expectations, delineated in the product brief
- Documentation and Communication - Maintain and provide a clear form of documentation and communication with team members in order ease the transfer of the design solutions from concept through commercialization
28
Footwear Designer, Girls Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop creative ideas and product awareness in order to produce a creative and competitive product that will help grow the business
- Ensure that the product is consistent with market trends while maintaining the brand identity and business strategy
- Responsible for hand sketching line and working through the product with the Design Director
- Work with Design Director to establish development specs, designate all materials, ornamentations, and details and work directly with HK office to maintain updated development status
- Develop strong working relationships with RTW design and art counterpoints to ensure a cohesive point of view
- Travel to China 4 times/year to follow up on development and work on pattern corrections
- Ensure that production/sampling packages are accurate and complete handoff to appropriate team members on time
- Meet all deadlines based on seasonal calendars
- 3-5 years of experience in footwear design or related field
- Must be innovative and have strong design sensibility
- Demonstrated management experience
- Strong knowledge of vendors
- Excellent negotiation skills
29
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- In depth knowledge of shoemaking process
- Experience of the design process and product briefing
- Sourcing knowledge
- Understanding of what the brand and collection has to deliver
- Designing to cost
- Understanding of lasts and units/out sole
- Design specification packs – ability to interpret and review blueprints
- Knowledge of leather and materials
- Shoemaking process/product development skills
- Developing others in design skills/ability to impart experience and knowledge
30
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Bachelor or university degree (B.A.) in industrial design and at least 4 years related work experience in footwear/product design
- Have a good knowledge of product design with awareness of footwear market
- Strong team player as well as ability to work independently. Ability to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management skills
31
SMU Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Work with EMEA merchandising and sales teams to identify new commercial footwear product opportunities for key accounts
- Design EMEA seasonal footwear collections to meet key account specific needs with particular focus on colour, material and trends
- 95% lifestyle/kids focused with the remainder on performance footwear
- Manage the complete SMU design process to ensure timely completion of all projects
- Work in partnership with EMEA footwear development team to deliver projects on time
- Work on multiple projects across several seasons with ability to meet key project deadlines
- Assists others in projects to ensure that the design team is delivering against deadlines
- Partner with sales and product teams to conduct market and retail visits to identify product opportunities and keep abreast of developing market trends
- Collaborate and share knowledge/trend input with the New Balance global design teams in the US and Japan
- Design degree – footwear, industrial, fashion
- 2-3 years’ footwear design experience – Basic understanding of shoe construction and process
- Keen eye for colour, material, trends
- Planning and organisation skills – able to consistently meet deadlines
- Adobe illustrator
- Some understanding of European market
- Commercially minded
- Able to travel if needed
- Customer facing
- Able to effectively partner with development team
32
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Manage, set goals, monitor progress, offer help and critique work for the Design team
- Steer and coach team members and their creative processes and drives development of direct reports
- Create professional level presentations of ideas; from loose sketch to detailed renderings to digital presentation
- Ensure an efficient process and communication flow between design, marketing and development (within x- functional team) for all issues regarding the products designed by the team
- Ensure proper handover of product design to the mechanical production department and into development. Main duty is to submit all relevant information needed for the development process such as original design, colour indication, execution information, and design parts sizes
- Innovative and collaborative leader
- High level of initiative and maturity
- Bachelor degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in design or equivalent combination of education and experience
33
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Idea generation and product visualization based on consumer insights and specific marketing briefs
- Utilize knowledge of category-specific consumers trends and culture to improve product performance and appearance
- Ability to work on multiple project across several seasons
- Assist’s others in projects to ensure that the category is delivering against creative vision and deadlines
- Work independently within triad team and has a strong understanding of the product creation process and timelines
- Actively participates in creative vision during offsites and other design events
- Knowledge of footwear materials, footwear construction, colors, and design processes is important. Keeping organized and maintaining design timelines
- 4+ years of related design experience
- Solid knowledge of footwear materials, footwear construction, colors, and design processes
- Asia factory experience is a must
- Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator and familiar with Modo or eager to learn
34
Assistant Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- 1-2 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN FOOTWEAR DESIGN OR RELATED FIELD (I.E APPAREL DESIGN, ACCESSORIES DESIGN, GRAPHIC DESIGN)
- A DESIGN OR GRAPHIC ARTS DEGREE PREFERRED
- KNOWLEDGE OF GARMENT CONSTRUCTION, TEXTILES, AND TRIMS
- INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED LEVEL OF PROFICIENCY IN ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR AND PHOTOSHOP (CS6)
- SOME KNOWLEDGE OF IN DESIGN PREFERRED
- KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT WORD AND EXCEL
- DETAIL ORIENTED, CREATIVE, AND HIGHLY MOTIVATED TEAM PLAYER
- EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL AND TIME MANAGEMENT SKILLS
- STRONG WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION
- ABILITY TO HANDLE MULTIPLE TASKS IN A FAST PACED ENVIRONMENT
- SOME EXPERIENCE WITH PLM SYSTEMS PREFERRED
- POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND WILLINGNESS TO WORK WITH ALL LEVELS OF THE CREATIVE TEAM
- HIGHLY MOTIVATED AND PASSIONIONATE ABOUT THE ROXY BRAND
- ASSISTS ALL MEMBERS OF DESIGN TEAM WITH DAILY TASKS AND CAD WORK
- UTILIZES PRODUCT BRIEFS TO CREATE FOOTWEAR CONCEPTS FOR MULTIPLE PRODUCT CATEGORIES
- MANAGES SEASONAL VISUAL LINE PLAN, COLOR PALETTE, AND TREND BOARDS
- EXECUTES FOOTWEAR DESIGNS, SEASONAL COLOR CADS AND CREATES A FOOTWEAR TECH PACK
- ASSISTS WITH SPECIAL MAKE UP PRODUCT - COLOR, SILHOUETTE, AND MATERIALS
- RESEARCHES COLOR AND TREND AND COMMUNICATES TO DESIGN TEAM
- COLLABORATES WITH DESIGN TEAM ON SEASONAL DIRECTION
35
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Boredom doesn't get a look in here! Zalando is a working environment where something new happens every day
- A corporate culture where your skills are judged only by your results – our motto: wear sneakers, not ties
- Everything your retail-loving heart could desire thanks to our attractive employee discounts in our online shop
- An easily accessible workplace right on the main arteries of the hottest Berlin district
36
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Work alongside our current Footwear Designer to support with range building, designing and developing the Superdry footwear range
- Researching the latest footwear trends and be able to identify the key ideas from ongoing research
- Work with trends and develop seasonal mood, colour and fabric innovation and agree seasonal strategic direction and specific design briefs with the Heads of Design
- Present product concepts to key stakeholders to effectively influence and inform key stakeholders
- Developing an innovative range of footwear products to meet business requirements and pricing architecture, balancing core and newness, taking into consideration risks with key shapes and colours to maintain interest and credibility
- Working on a seasonal basis to the businesses fast paced critical path
- Proactively brief in new trim and labelling requirements for products
- Produce clear design CADS and colorway/material specs in order to develop right first time samples
- Communicate clearly and effectively with factories
- Managing sampling process and ensuring they are in line with the critical path
- Proto sample reviews, including fit, quality and pattern amendments
- Produce overview trend information required for wholesale selling events/reviews
37
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Selecting all materials
- Reviewing and refining seasonal concepts, materials, hardware, lasts, and colors in collaboration with cross-functional management and staff
- Traveling to overseas vendors and factories
- Participating in production presentation meetings
- Correcting prototypes and samples
- Ensuring all timelines are adhered to throughout the development process
- Requirements
- At least 5+ years of experience in footwear design
- Exceptional sketching abilities
- Outstanding communication skills with a strong sense of accountability; excellent follow-up
- Working knowledge of materials, trims, hardware, and construction for shoes
38
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Design/Engineer product that remains true to TOMS brand identity. Innovate, design, build tech packs, and CADs etc. with target price point and consumer in mind
- Maintain knowledge of global product design and fashion market trends, technology, and graphics - particularly in lifestyle markets and brands
- Create and revise seasonal color and prints for footwear in partnership with materials teams and print designers
- Select seasonal materials for footwear uppers in partnership with Asia Operations and Raw Materials team
- Collaboration with design team and cross functional partners; merchandising, supply chain, Sales, Asia operations, and development
- Co-present the seasonal line, trends, and design details during bi-annual sales meeting and various Line Reviews
- Meet product calendar design deadlines for each seasonal line
- Lead and mentor other junior-level designer(s) as needed
- Footwear design; ability to sketch and create original footwear products 5-10 yrs
- Graphic Design – Experience & ability to sketch/create original footwear products 5-10 yrs
- Strong knowledge of fabrics and raw materials used in footwear 5-10 yrs
- Technical knowledge of footwear construction 5-10 yrs
- Ability to execute Tech Packs, Color CAD’s, etc. - Specifically within Adobe Creative Suite and Auto CAD 5-10 yrs
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative suite and Auto CAD 5-10yrs
- Strong tendency towards communication and collaboration, particularly while working under deadline. 5-10 yrs
- Flexible during changing priorities and business needs. 5-10yrs
- Design Degree or Industrial Design Degree - Preferred
- 7-10+ years footwear designer experience - Required
39
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Footwear design; ability to 2D/3D sketch and create original footwear products
- Graphic Design – Experience & ability to sketch/create original footwear products
- Technical knowledge of footwear construction
- Ability to execute Tech Packs, Color CAD’s, etc. - Specifically within Adobe Creative Suite and Auto CAD
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative suite and Auto CAD (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.)
- High level knowledge of ergonomics and the biomechanics of the human foot
- Medium level of proficiency with MS Office Suite
- Experience in 3D modeling programs (Rhino/Solidworks/etc.) is a plus
- Strong tendency towards communication and collaboration, particularly while working under deadline
- Flexible during changing priorities and business needs
- Design Degree or Industrial Design Degree
- 7 years footwear designer experience
40
Associate Footwear Designer, Business Resume Examples & Samples
- Work alongside counterparts in design, product marketing, development, brand marketing, and brand strategy to support the US team’s initiatives
- Sketch footwear designs and produce line art to communicate design concepts, including: multiple views, exploded views, and details as necessary
- Create design / concept boards and supporting research to communicate US team initiatives
- Have a strong curiosity and ability to recognize unique and trend leading materials
- Assist in the creation and organization of a material reference system for the US team
- Drive and run ongoing idea generation and collection initiatives
- Keep abreast of US and global trends that could lead to actionable influences on Reebok design and graphic / material product collections
- Plan and execute ad-hoc “high profile” initiatives supporting the Design Lead, US team
- Create and maintain all art files and transfer correct information to cross-functional teams
- Ability to receive design critique and respond accordingly with multiple solutions
- Advanced level Adobe Illustrator; Photoshop; InDesign; other presentation/multimedia tools a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in product, industrial, fashion, automotive or interior design; or equivalent industry experience
41
Footwear Designer, Innovation Resume Examples & Samples
- Design truly inspired footwear collections, bridging sports style and performance, informed by and created for culture
- Present and communicate objective creative solutions with clarity, effectively selling in ideas
- Collects relevant information needed to design a consumer and ‘market right’ collection
- Involved with the creative development for cross category consumer touchpoints, from 2D, 3D, retail, and digital
- Develop concepts and creative strategies that fulfil objectives of category, concept, or brand briefs
- Hands off design kits to development and communicates all relevant information needed for development process, including detailed, technical drawings
- Works with Development and external resources to resolve product issues from commercialization to initial Tech packages
- Travels to the market place to get feedback from athletes and consumers
- Collaborate with the Innovation Design team to ensure holistic storytelling
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to ensure consumer and brand focus
- Collaborate with categories to remain informed on current trends, product feedback and market needs
- Drive innovation based on consumer and athlete insights
- Extensive industry, consumer, athlete, and trend knowledge
- Knowledge of functional and technical performance products
- Ability to create designs that meet fitness category needs
- Knowledge of technical processes and ability to address lasts, patterns, blueprints and molds at a general level
- Ability to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management skills
- 2-3+ years of footwear design experience
- Advanced level Adobe Illustrator; Photoshop; 3D software; InDesign; other presentation/multimedia tools a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in product, industrial, fashion, automotive or interior design
42
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Develop concepts and creative strategies that fulfil objectives of category, concept, briefs
- Lead the execution of creative strategies to ensure end to end creative excellence from sell in to sell out (consumer-facing)
- Direct variety of creative resources (agencies, freelancers, writers, photographers, etc.) on creative execution to ensure holistic creative excellence
- Language: English: excellent
- At least 6-8 years’ experience in Sporting Goods/Fashion Industry or Design on managerial level
43
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Provides overall support to Design team
- Communicates all necessary information within the timeframe given to all departments involved in the range developing the process worldwide
- Uploads designs into system and maintains library of silhouettes and historical design
- Assists in the design product range utilizing primarily CAD and hand sketches
- Works with appropriate business partners to ensure deadlines are met
- Assists in creation and color merchandising of sketches (CAD) submitted by external design contractors
- Assists product marketing with all issues related to product commercialization , for both the global range and individual regional needs worldwide
- Other job related duties may be assigned
- 1-2 years of experience in graphic or industrial design
- Work experience in the footwear industry a plus
- Must be fully proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- An understanding of the golf industry and/or an interest in the sport of golf
- Must be detail oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple priorites
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
44
Lead Footwear Designer, Lifestyle Resume Examples & Samples
- Design, Specify, and Oversee the creation of new footwear
- To supplement overall creative strategy with seasonal creative direction for the Women’s Lifestyle Category
- To work with the Materials Design team in support of building seasonal materials palettes
- To create trend relevant, high quality and commercial packs of color and materials on existing footwear models
- Work with the other designers working on the Women’s category to implement the seasonal direction
45
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Store delivery strategy in line with business requirements and transport budget
- Nominated Carrier Scheme, 3rd party management
- Analysing store delivery performance to ensure service levels are met whilst running the optimum fleet capacity in line with despatch volumes
- A strong commercial awareness
- Advanced excel knowledge
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
46
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Minimum 5-7 years of footwear design experience in the contemporary women’s market
- Knowledge of footwear components and technical corrections, preferred knowledge of material sourcing
- Strong color, print, and texture sense to develop palettes for each collection
- Must have experience in freehand and flat design sketching
- Familiarity with the development process and working with factories and vendors
- Ability to analyze work load and plan accordingly with exceptional follow-up skills
47
Accessory & Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Design and develop women’s accessory and footwear products that fit merchandising plans and fit into the brand’s aesthetic
- While adhering to design direction and calendar
- Ensure that product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy; interpret domestic concepts and fashion trends as it relates to market demands, company image and business strategy
- Incorporate seasonal inspiration, fabric, trims and color in design
- Create design tech packs and ensure timely completion and handoff to the agents/factories and product development team to meet seasonal samples target dates
- Keep work organized and easily accessible to team members
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines concurrently
- Willingness to work in a team oriented environment
48
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- At least 5 years work experience of designing for one or more leading fashion/lifestyle/sports brand, ideally with Footwear experience
- Excellent technical background relating to materials & product development
- Strategic and creative thinking, strong initiative, passionate about product
- Distinguished portfolio of work
- Experience in a leading position is desirable
- Experience in managing and mentoring of designers is a plus
49
Senior Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Collaborative
- Minimum 8 years footwear design experience
- Solid understanding of footwear design, construction, materials, sourcing and commercialization
- Lifestyle and performance experience a plus
- Must have proficiency in design programs such as Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, PhotoShop and Keynote. Rhino/3D a plus
- 2D-3D drawing by hand or computer and have ability to visualize
- Strong skills in core design competencies: color, materials, sketching, concept ideation, presenting, problem-solving
- Passion for market trends
- Strong communication skills are essential
- Some domestic and international travel
50
Footwear Designer Resume Examples & Samples
- Participates in field research to identify customer’s expectations; domestic and international travel for trends and direction; online research for design concepts, material and hardware
- Manages the design direction and translates market input into innovative designs
- Travels to enhance design trend/ knowledge
- Contributes design solutions
- Offers creative input for the design teams
- Uses knowledge of costing and shoemaking to develop cost efficient product
- Demonstrates knowledge of materials, pattern making, and the fitting of footwear
- Ability to conceptualize and design footwear line for specific target market
- Understand and focus on specific customer and brand
- Develops and creates illustrations and technical drawings for new design concepts
- Knowledge of materials, patterns, and footwear construction
- Responsible for design process from conceptualization to finished product. including: sketching, technical specing, development, materials and costing
- Minimum of 8+ years experience in Footwear design in both Women's and Men's
- Must have the ability and experience to hand sketch footwear as well as have expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator
- Possess a Degree in Fashion or Accessories Design
- Be able to establish relationships with team members (both domestic and globally) factories
- Travel to Asia 4-6 times per year
