<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p><strong class="" data-start="205" data-end="308">Footwear Lead - Design &amp; Product Development | Confidential | Competitive Salary | North of England</strong></p><p class="" data-start="312" data-end="601">We are seeking an experienced Footwear Lead to drive the design and development of innovative, high-quality footwear collections. This role requires a balance of creativity, technical expertise, and commercial awareness to ensure product ranges are both trend-led and performance-driven.</p><p class="" data-start="603" data-end="630"><strong class="" data-start="603" data-end="628">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul class="" data-start="631" data-end="1282"><li class="" data-start="631" data-end="719"><p class="" data-start="633" data-end="719">Lead the footwear design and development process from concept through to production.</p></li><li class="" data-start="720" data-end="814"><p class="" data-start="722" data-end="814">Create and execute innovative designs that meet both aesthetic and technical requirements.</p></li><li class="" data-start="815" data-end="899"><p class="" data-start="817" data-end="899">Manage technical specifications, grading, blocks, sizing, and quality standards.</p></li><li class="" data-start="900" data-end="997"><p class="" data-start="902" data-end="997">Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to deliver on design, materials, and production.</p></li><li class="" data-start="998" data-end="1068"><p class="" data-start="1000" data-end="1068">Translate market trends into commercially viable product concepts.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1069" data-end="1149"><p class="" data-start="1071" data-end="1149">Oversee product lifecycle management, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1150" data-end="1282"><p class="" data-start="1152" data-end="1282">Contribute to the growth of the footwear function by establishing best practices and supporting a collaborative working culture.</p></li></ul><p class="" data-start="1284" data-end="1300"><strong class="" data-start="1284" data-end="1298">About You:</strong></p><ul class="" data-start="1301" data-end="1768"><li class="" data-start="1301" data-end="1387"><p class="" data-start="1303" data-end="1387">4+ years' experience in footwear design, product development, or technical design.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1388" data-end="1479"><p class="" data-start="1390" data-end="1479">Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and performance technologies.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1480" data-end="1541"><p class="" data-start="1482" data-end="1541">Skilled at balancing creativity with technical precision.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1542" data-end="1608"><p class="" data-start="1544" data-end="1608">Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1609" data-end="1706"><p class="" data-start="1611" data-end="1706">Commercially aware, trend-focused, and able to deliver products that stand out in the market.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1707" data-end="1768"><p class="" data-start="1709" data-end="1768">Confident working across multiple projects and deadlines.</p></li></ul><p class="" data-start="1770" data-end="1790"><strong class="" data-start="1770" data-end="1788">What We Offer:</strong></p><ul class="" data-start="1791" data-end="2014"><li class="" data-start="1791" data-end="1827"><p class="" data-start="1793" data-end="1827">Competitive salary and benefits.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1828" data-end="1906"><p class="" data-start="1830" data-end="1906">Opportunity to play a key role in shaping innovative footwear collections.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1907" data-end="1953"><p class="" data-start="1909" data-end="1953">Collaborative and supportive team culture.</p></li><li class="" data-start="1954" data-end="2014"><p class="" data-start="1956" data-end="2014">Exposure to global suppliers and manufacturing partners.</p></li></ul><div class="">BBBH34289</div></dd>