CHILDREN & BACK TO SCHOOL JUNIOR SHOES DESIGNER CHILDREN & BACK TO SCHOOL JUNIOR SHOES DESIGNER Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Bata Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global company with more than 30,000 employees, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries worldwide, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best value for money, backed by unparalleled service, for more than 120 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the Company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, but, above all, people, knowledge and core values. Today, Bata's pioneering principles enable the company to adapt quickly to market changes. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to function proudly as an inclusive company in every country in which it operates. With more than 270 shops in Italy, Spain and Portugal AW LAB is a laboratory of “urban sport style” trends that offers to its customers the coolest products of the moment, suggesting and inspiring them in creating their own style. Since opening its first store in 1997, with the name of Athletes World, AW LAB is part of the Bata Group. AW LAB proposes a wide collection of sneakers of the most famous international sport brands and a wide range of exclusive designs created in collaboration with them. The proposal is completed by a collection of apparel and accessories of the leading sportswear brand and by two private clothing labels. DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE We are looking for a Children & Back to School Junior Shoes Designer for shoes to join our creative team and support the design and development of our children and Back to School shoes collections. This role is focused on execution, working closely with the Senior Designer to bring seasonal concepts to life. KEY CHALLENGES You will be responsible for translating briefs and directions into technical drawings, preparing artwork and color-ups, and helping with day-to-day design tasks. Assist in the execution of seasonal collections based on direction from the Senior Designer; Create and update flat technical drawings using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; Prepare print artwork, graphics, and color-ups; Help source fabrics, trims, and references as directed; Assist in fitting sessions and take notes for design corrections; Organize design boards, fabric swatches, and visual presentations; Support cross-functional communication with product development and sourcing teams. CORE COMPETENCIES Attention to detail: Strong focus on accuracy and consistency in execution; Team player: Willing to take direction, collaborate, and learn from senior team members; Time management: Able to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines; Creative eye: Passion for kid’s or Athleisure shoes design and strong visual sensibility; Communication: Clear and professional when interacting with peers and cross-functional teams; Proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and openness to feedback. REQUIREMENTS Degree in Fashion Design or related field; 1 –2 years of experience in Shoes design (internship or assistant designer experience preferred); Strong portfolio demonstrates technical drawing skills and a good understanding of kids or Athleisure shoes; Proficient Adobe creative suite (Illustrator & Photoshop); 3d Fashion design software is considered a plus. LANGUAGES Fluent in English (spoken and written) Spanish nice to have LOCATION Possibility of working in Smart Working for part of the week after an initial on-site training period Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Design Industries Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bata Italy by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Footwear Designer” roles. CHILDREN & BACK TO SCHOOL SENIOR SHOES DESIGNER Piombino Dese, Veneto, Italy 2 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr