Senior Designer Sportstyle Footwear

- Create Early Bird projects looking to progress the Sportstyle footwear range, both proactively as well as in collaboration with the Herzogenaurach based Design and PLM teams.

- Work on short timeline projects briefed directly from the PLM teams based in Herzogenaurach HQ.

- Work closely with the development team and suppliers in Asia to both source, brief in and develop new materials in line with the creative direction and commercial needs.

- Ensure the quality of products' design content in order to reinforce and strengthen the brand position and generate consumer demand.

- Lead by example, mentor and coach more junior team members on the job.

- Produce accurate and detailed tech packs for total new products including color and material specs to factory standards as well as travel to factories to finalize prototypes when needed.

- Research markets, trade shows and competition for trends and inspiration and provide trip reports.

- Creation of dynamic seasonal color and material packs that are both commercial, consumer and trend relevant, in conjunction with the Teamhead & Creative Direction.

Job Requirement:

- University degree in Design and/or relevant field of study. At least 5-8 years of work experience of designing for one or more leading - fashion/lifestyle/sports brand, ideally in the fashion, athletic/footwear industry.

- Versatile designer who has experience designing products across men’s, women’s and children’s products.

- Professional experience working in team environment, ability to function autonomously as well as in a cooperative, diverse group.

- Professional working experience with Illustrator, Photoshop, etc. 3D Design a big benefit but not essential.

- Tremendous attention to detail and extraordinary time-management skills.

- Strategic and creative thinking, strong initiative, passionate about product, strong communication and presentation skills.

- Hands on Footwear development experience. Fluent in English, fluent in Mandarin a plus but not essential.