Responsibilities:**
- Developing and creating unique footwear designs in line with the SONU sports brand's style;
- Analyzing fashion trends and adapting them to the brand's needs (design DNA, price segment, target audience);
- Preparing and defending footwear designs within the development team;
- Selecting and skillfully combining materials, hardware, application quality, and color palettes during the footwear collection development stage;
- Creating technical specifications for footwear models, including a full description of components, technical sketches from multiple perspectives, color sketches with Pantone specifications, and all necessary artwork for the model (graphics, decorative elements);
- Making corrections and preparing graphic comments for samples for suppliers at all production stages in English;
- Preparing presentations for internal cross-functional communication;
- Collaborating with the lead designer, product manager, and footwear technologist.
We expect:
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar position;
- High level of knowledge in the construction and technology of sports (primarily) and everyday footwear production;
- Knowledge of material science and experience working with both synthetic materials and natural leather (suede);
- Understanding of the basics of footwear construction for various purposes (primarily sports), developing footwear models considering the structural features and functionality of the final product;
- English language proficiency at an Intermediate level or higher (preparing comments for samples, communicating with suppliers via correspondence and meetings);
- Experience working with suppliers (China) at all development stages. Readiness for short business trips to production (twice a year);
- Full proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop (creating technical specifications, artwork, and graphic comments), MS Office;
- Analyzing fashion trends and the ability to adapt trends into design;
- Discipline, ability to work independently and as part of a team of professionals, high efficiency, results-oriented;
- Stress resistance, readiness to work within the production calendar and strictly adhere to deadlines;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
We offer:
- Voluntary medical insurance with dental care, telemedicine, and a mental health support program;
- Life insurance;
- Monthly Lamoda promo codes: two at 25%, two at 15%, and 40% on birthdays;
- BestBenefits privilege and discount program;
- Up to 15 sick days per year paid at 100% of the current salary;
- Free legal consultations;
- Additional days off for important life events;
- Vibrant events and a lot of informal communication.
Development for everyone:
- An experienced mentor for every newcomer;
- Training and participation in external conferences;
- We help develop personal brands, speak at conferences, and write articles;
- Performance Reviews twice a year for systematic development;
- We hold meetups and demo days for knowledge sharing;
- Deep dive into fashion and introduction to fashion trends each season.
