Designer Sportstyle Footwear
Core
Translate retail partner briefs and commercial opportunities into on-brand Sportstyle footwear concepts, colorways, and material executions for key accounts.
Role type
Sportstyle Footwear Designer (Color & Materials)
Builds
Sportstyle footwear concepts, colorways, renderings, material maps, and Tech Packs for SMU and key account business.
Domain
Sportswear / Footwear / Sportstyle
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Footwear design, Color & Materials design, Trend identification, Commercial product creation, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Market research, Prototype review
Preferred skills
3D design tools, Footwear Product Design experience
Responsibilities
Create proactive seasonal design proposals and storytelling tailored to strategic accounts; Identify and execute color, material, and finish trends; Collaborate with Product Management and Development teams; Review prototypes to ensure design intent and commercial objectives are met; Conduct market, consumer, and sneaker trend research; Participate in market visits and inspiration trips.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
