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 solid 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
Lead the complete design and development of ladies’ footwear collections.
Research fashion trends, colors, materials, silhouettes, and consumer preferences.
Develop seasonal and market-specific collections across sandals, slippers, flats, casual, party wear, comfort, and fashion footwear.




Create design concepts, sketches, technical specifications, and product details.
Work closely with sampling, development, production, merchandising, sourcing, vendors, and suppliers.
Select and develop materials, soles, heels, uppers, trims, accessories, and components.
Ensure designs balance creativity, comfort, quality, commercial viability, and profitability.
Monitor samples and provide guidance on fitting, construction, finishing, comfort, and quality.
Lead and mentor the footwear design team and ensure timely collection development.
Track competitor products and market trends to identify new opportunities.
Support management in defining the brand’s overall design and product strategy.

Candidate Requirements:-
Proven experience in senior footwear design leadership (Head Designer, Design Manager, Senior Footwear Designer, or similar).
Robust knowledge of ladies’ footwear construction, patt

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