Footwear Designer Team Lead

Hace 3 horas

Barcelona, Cataluña, España Alohas Jornada completa
Overview

Lead a footwear design team to translate the Alohas brand into innovative, market-aligned products. You will steer the design process from concept to final product, ensuring quality and brand consistency. Collaborate cross-functionally to translate trend insights into tangible collections and maintain manufacturability. This role offers the opportunity to shape footwear design at a sustainability-driven fashion start-up and inspire a proactive, creative team.

Compensaciones / Beneficios
  • flexible schedule
  • hybrid work
  • wellness program
  • 60-70% product discount
  • mental health support
  • English courses and professional growth
Responsabilidades
  • Conduct market research on trends and consumer preferences
  • Lead the footwear design team through concept, mood boards, and collection briefs
  • Develop sketches, tech packs, and communicate with manufacturers throughout development
  • Ensure manufacturability and alignment with brand aesthetics
  • Present concepts across teams and incorporate feedback
  • Oversee quality control and continuous process improvements
  • Collaborate with product, marketing, sales and production for timely, cohesive product development
  • Stay updated on materials, tools, and technologies in footwear design
  • Participate in trade shows and industry events to gather inspiration
Requisitos principales
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Industrial Design, or related field
  • 5+ years in footwear design with a strong portfolio
  • People management experience and leadership ability
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Strong knowledge of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes
  • Excellent sketching, drawing, and visualization skills
  • Strong market awareness and trend forecasting abilities
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Experience with 3D design tools and AI software is a plus
  • strong communication
  • leadership and mentoring
  • collaboration
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Photoshop
  • footwear construction knowledge