Job Description:
Job Description – Head Designer (Ladies Footwear)
Position: Head Designer – Ladies Footwear
Department: Design & Product Development
Experience Required: Minimum 15 Years
Industry:
Footwear Manufacturing / Fashion Footwear
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and creative Head Designer – Ladies Footwear to lead our footwear design and product development function. The ideal candidate must have a strong understanding of ladies footwear trends, fashion, materials, construction techniques, comfort, fitting, and commercial product & development. The candidate will be responsible for developing cutting-edge and market-relevant footwear collections while leading the design team from concept to final production.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the complete design and development of ladies’ footwear collections.
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Research fashion trends, colors, materials, silhouettes, and consumer preferences.
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Develop seasonal and market-specific collections across sandals, slippers, flats, casual, party wear, comfort, and fashion footwear.
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Create design concepts,
sketches, technical specifications, and product details.
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Work closely with sampling, development, production, merchandising, sourcing, vendors, and suppliers.
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Select and develop materials, soles, heels, uppers, trims, accessories, and components.
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Ensure designs balance creativity, comfort, quality, commercial viability, and profitability.
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Monitor samples and provide guidance on fitting, construction, finishing, comfort, and quality.
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Lead and mentor the footwear design team and ensure timely collection development.
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Track competitor products and market trends to identify new opportunities.
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Support management in defining the brand’s overall design and product strategy.
Candidate Requirements:-
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Proven experience in senior footwear design leadership (Head Designer, Design Manager, Senior Footwear Designer, or similar).
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Strong knowledge of ladies’ footwear construction, patt
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