Associate Footwear Designer

Clarks • Needham, MA

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About The Position

Associate Footwear Designer
The Associate Designer has 0-2 years of experience in footwear design or a related field. An enthusiastic learner, the Associate Designer is willing to try new things and take on new challenges. They will work with the broader team to research competitive brands, marketplace shifts and runway trends. The Associate Designer will have design projects of their own, commensurate with their creative ability, passion and technical skill level. The opportunity for broadened responsibility is available as the Associate Designer proves their ability to: work both collaboratively and independently; follow a brief and create product concepts across a range of categories; understand multiple footwear constructions; understand fit and proportion; design for the target consumer in alignment with the Clarks brand ID.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial/Fashion Design or equivalent
• 0-2 years of work experience in footwear design
• Proven creative ability demonstrated through portfolio of work projects
• Proficient ability to sketch with accurate scale and proportion
• Proficient 2D CAD rendering skills
• Proficient presentation and storytelling skills
• Eager to learn about footwear constructions, costing and fit
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office including Illustrator, Photoshop and Powerpoint
• Demonstrates drive, passion, enthusiasm
• Receptive to constructive feedback and willingness to learn
• High energy, takes initiative, works pro-actively
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, takes pride in doing quality work
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Proficient time management skills: working to a deadline, working independently
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative team player
• Eager to grow and take on new responsibilities
• Happy to embrace change and new challenges as marketplace shifts and consumer needs evolve

Nice To Haves

• 3D CAD proficiency a plus
• Technical drawing skills a plus

Responsibilities

• Shops the market throughout the season and utilizes resources like WGSN, Peclers and Social Media to stay on top of marketplace trends.
• Collaborates with Color, Materials and Trend Designer on materials and colors for the season.
• Designs and develops new uppers on existing constructions working with Product Line Management, Engineering and Materials Team to drive innovation and meet commercial requirements of the brief.
• Creates product concept boards to visually communicate design solutions and seasonal direction.
• Participates in team meetings, design reviews and presentations.
• Meet all deliverable and timeline requirements according to business strategy and seasonal calendar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees