Footwear Designer (Freelance)
Core
Design and develop premium footwear concepts from concept to prototype approval for Canada Goose's seasonal collections.
Role type
Footwear Designer
Builds
Premium footwear product assortment
Domain
Outdoor apparel and footwear
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Footwear product construction knowledge, Materials and trims expertise, Color design, Seasonal calendar management, Cross-functional collaboration, Market trend analysis, 3D design (plus)
Preferred skills
High fashion sensibility, Technical wear expertise, Vendor and trade show management, Mentorship capabilities
Technologies
Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, 3D Design tools
Responsibilities
Research and design designated styles from concept to proto approval, Lead development mock-ups to support seasonal concept, Collaborate with Merchandising and Product Development partners, Travel to vendors and attend trade shows for product research, Mentor Associate Designers on technical aspects, Lead work with Materials department to develop fabrics and trims, Create seasonal color palette direction
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC