We are looking for a Junior Designer to join our Design team and support throughout the entire footwear collection development process. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, technical skills, and a strong background in luxury footwear design, contributing to concept development, research, design execution, and collection follow-through.
Main Activities
* Support the product design process for footwear collections, including market research, concept development, sketching, spec sheets, and fittings
* Conduct in-depth research on global trends, materials, leathers, fabrics, colors, and construction techniques
* Create and develop mood boards and concept presentations
* Produce technical drawings and fashion illustrations
* Participate in fittings and product reviews, ensuring design intent, fit, and quality
* Visit and liaise with suppliers and factories
* Organize, archive, and manage design materials and references
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across design and production
Profile
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role within a luxury women shoe brand
* Strong ability to conceptualize and develop a footwear line, aligned with brand identity
* Good knowledge of footwear construction, fit, silhouettes, materials, colorways, stitching techniques, leathers, and trims
* Excellent illustration and technical drawing skills
* Strong research mindset with the ability to translate insights into design concepts
* High attention to detail combined with a refined sense of modern aesthetics and precision
* Proactive, resourceful, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Fluent in Italian; good knowledge of English is a plus
Education
* Degree in Fashion Design
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