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PURPOSE & OVERALL RELEVANCE FOR THE ORGANISATION
To design and lead others in designing industry leading executions of Footwear and/or Apparel through color, material, and construction.
Continuously aware and guides team on information needed to design a consumer and brand relevant collection. Is a stakeholder in driving seasonal and long-term design direction and strategy for their category within the following topics
Is a stakeholder in curating aforementioned design direction by, but not limited to
Providing trend forecasting content relevant to our consumer and brand
Working with Local and Global counterparts to provide category relative Color and Material direction when required
Leads as a Color and Trend conduit to Marketing, Product Managers, Designers and in between Key Account and Inline
Assisting in creating color design direction presentations
Works closely with members of the category’s design team. Providing Color and Material content and direction
Works closely with members of the categories design team. Providing Color and Material content and direction
Communicate content to Footwear, Apparel, and Graphics Teams to align strategy
Inform horizontal brand moments and category moments by leading products, Color and Material narratives/executions, and tiered rollout plans in partnership with Design, Marketing, and Concept To Consumer. Manages in designing Footwear Color and Material executions for Inline and Key Account ranges with input from Design, Marketing, and Development. Creates product design presentations; Creates Color CADs, Material Maps, & Graphic Maps.
Creating more efficient, creative, and positive working environment
Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
Power Point/Key Note
Understanding of marketplace (Footwear/streetwear/urban) history, consumer, and current positioning
Ability to understand design concepts and think conceptually
Ability to create designs that meet category needs and commercial opportunities
Ability to design for new initiatives and products with a fresh, innovative perspective
Ability to operate in a fast pace, ever changing work environment
Clo3D, Browzwear, VStitcher or similar 3D fashion design 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
Direct experience in footwear design, fashion design or any design relevant environment
Thorough knowledge of art and design with clear understanding of visual design or any design related environment
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