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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION 

 To assist in designing industry leading executions of Footwear through color and material. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

Continuously aware of information needed to design a consumer and brand relevant product.  Should include all possible sources to gain this information: 

Trade fairs, cultural events, and sporting events, athlete insights 

Trade publications, general interest press, trend services, fashion and sportswear magazines and websites 

Store checks, market visits, and team travel as provided 

Relevant forecast and sell-through numbers from our Marketing counterparts 

Creating 3D concept representation, 3D assets, digital product information for an accurate development and decision-making process 

 

Assists a team in seasonal and long-term design direction for their category within the following topics 

Footwear Color 

Footwear Materials 

 

Contributes to aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to 

Assisting in trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brand 

 

Works closely with members of the category’s design team. This includes but is not limited to 

Providing Color and Material content and direction 

Collaboration and critiquing 

 

PRODUCT EXECUTION 

Assists in designing Footwear Color and Material executions for Inline and/or Key Account ranges with input from Design, Marketing, and Development. This includes but is not limited to 

Seasonal prep and research stated above 

Assists in creating color design presentations; both physical and digital.  

Exploratory process to reach final solution 

Creates Color CADs and Material Maps & Graphic Maps  

Works closely with Development to assist in development process & costing; meet development timelines and calendar deadlines per seasonal milestone. 

Assists in communicating inspiration and storytelling to Marketing 

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES  

 

Computer Skills 

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop 

Power Point/Key Note 

Apple Mac Operating system 

3D not required, but beneficial 

Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually 

Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities 

Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment 

Works well in a team environment. This position requires employee to engage with many stakeholders, as well as manage various information and relationships 

Ability and desire to push themselves, others, and the brand forward. 

Ability to influence and collaborate with key business partners 

Knowledge of virtual tools is required 

 

FTW tools: Rhino, Modo, ICAD Pro, or similar 3D design tools 

 

 

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Four year college or university degree in industrial, graphics, apparel or footwear design 

Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment  

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree