<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong class="">Footwear Designer | Manchester | Circa £45,000 | Hybrid, Flexible Working </strong></p><p class="">This isn't just a job - it's a place where people <em class="">stay</em>.<br class=""><br class="">A people-first brand built on creativity, and trust. This is a space for designers who've been burnt by bad industry experiences and are looking for something real - a supportive culture, healthy pace, and the freedom to focus and thrive.<br class="">They're continuing to build something special here: a brand that listens, that grows together, and that's still got so much potential, even though they're already one of THE biggest retailers in the UK. </p><p class=""><strong class="">What You'll Be Doing</strong><br class=""><br class="">We're looking for a <strong class="">Footwear Designer;</strong> bringing energy, originality, and care to everything you create. You'll work closely with other designers and category managers to deliver seasonally relevant footwear concepts - that are innovative, functional, and beautifully considered.</p><ul class=""><li class=""><p class="">Translate consumer insights, market trends, and creative vision into design concepts</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Set the seasonal workload and ensure delivery against timelines</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Build designs with a solid understanding of footwear construction, costing, and materials</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Work fluidly across projects and categories, from early ideation to final design packs</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Contribute to market research, trend reports, and product storytelling</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Develop your 3D design and Adobe Suite skills in a real-world environment</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Participate in off-sites and creative events, growing your confidence and voice as a designer</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Collaborate across product, merchandising, development and marketing teams</p></li></ul><h3 class=""><strong class="">About You</strong></h3><ul class=""><li class=""><p class="">4+ years of experience in footwear </p></li><li class=""><p class="">Digitally fluent: confident in Adobe Suite; 3D skills a big plus or eager to learn</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Strong visual storytelling and communication skills</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Collaborative and respectful - someone who contributes to a calm, supportive team energy</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Deep interest in construction, manufacturing, materials, and sustainability</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Naturally organised - able to manage multiple timelines and deadlines</p></li></ul><h3 class=""><strong class="">Why You'll Love It Here</strong></h3><ul class=""><li class=""><p class="">Flexible, hybrid working - built on trust, not micromanagement</p></li><li class=""><p class="">You'll have space to <em class="">focus, crack on and deliver</em> - and be recognised for it</p></li><li class=""><p class="">A truly values-led company culture: inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking</p></li><li class=""><p class="">Be part of the brand's growth story - and make your mark early on</p></li></ul><h3 class=""><strong class="">Sound like your kind of place?</strong> We'd love to hear from you.</h3><p><strong>BBBH34015</strong></p></dd>