Adults Footwear - Women's Designer

Footwear Designer, Women's Essentials

The Footwear Designer has 6+ years of experience in footwear design and a proven record of creating innovative and compelling footwear products for a target consumer in alignment with seasonal strategies and brand initiatives.  Possessing an advanced level of technical skill, the Footwear Designer is experienced with multiple shoe constructions, materials and processes. Possessing the ability to work independently, the Footwear Designer can be relied upon to complete projects with moderate supervision, on time and according to brand strategies.  The opportunity for growth is available as the Footwear Designer proves their ability to handle multiple projects from concept to fruition and an ability to mentor and inspire less experienced Designers.

• What You'll Do:   Shops the market throughout the season and utilizes resources like WGSN, Peclers, and social media to identify, analyze and translate marketplace trends for target consumer. Collaborating with Global Design Team, helps create clear and concise seasonal stories conveying compelling mood, color, materials and key silhouettes.  Collaborating with Global Design Team, helps create seasonal toolkits of color and finish for componentry. Proven ability to design across all categories of footwear. Designs and develops 3-4 key new constructions per season from sketch to last development to upper and outsole prototype, working with Product Line Management, Engineering and Materials Teams to drive innovation and meet commercial requirements of the brief. Working with multiple carryover constructions, creates new upper design concepts to reimagine or reinvent as required to meet strategic goals. Creates dynamic product concept boards to visually communicate design solutions and seasonal direction in digital format. Actively engages in team meetings, design reviews and presentations in a collaborative way.  Volunteers to take on additional projects as needed. Meets or exceeds all deliverable and timeline requirements according to business strategy and seasonal calendar. Potential for domestic and international travel.

  Key Relationships:   VP Design Design Team Range Management Team Product Development/Engineering Teams Sourcing Team Materials Team Customs and Duty Team

  What You'll Bring:   Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent 6+ years of work experience in footwear design Proven creative and technical ability demonstrated through portfolio of work projects Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office including Illustrator, Photoshop, Word, Excel and PowerPoint  3D and AI proficiency or willingness to learn Strong sketching and rendering skills Strong technical drawing skills for uppers and outsole specifications Strong presentation and storytelling skills Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative team player, easy-going Demonstrates drive, passion, enthusiasm Leads with a point of view but also takes direction. Receptive to constructive feedback, embraces change, able to change direction and take on new challenges as marketplace shifts and consumer needs evolve Takes initiative, volunteers for special projects, gets the job done without waiting for direction Meticulous and detail-oriented, takes pride in doing quality work Strong organizational and time management skills: ability to manage multiple projects at once, working to a deadline, working independently

  Disclaimer  This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover and exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company's discretion at any time, with or without notice.  About Clarks Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brother James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time it was ground-breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs that have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and Launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognizable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks. This season, we're proud to introduce the Clarks Collective: five incredible activists championing authentic social change. From mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights to greater racial equality, these trailblazers are committed to creating a brighter future for us all-bringing to life Clarks' new global campaign, for the World Ahead. Through spotlighting their stories and supporting their chosen charities and initiatives, we're ready to lead the way. After all, we're the originators, not imitators. It's who we are, who we've always been. And to change the world of tomorrow, we're doing things differently today. As a global employer, Clarks is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. We strive to create a productive environment which everyone has an equal chance to succeed at all levels through the organization. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, disability, marital status, color, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment', complying with local legislative requirements.