Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Work on and maintain the Footwear Critical Path Calendar to ensure development is running on time.
2. Research the footwear market with a focus on Luxury footwear.
3. Compile mood/trend/material/colour boards.
4. Source leathers, fabrics, trims, etc.
5. Create technical drawings and spec packs.
6. Develop colourways.
7. Manage some social media tasks.
8. Liaise with the production manager and oversee suppliers daily to ensure the correct execution and understanding of designs and requirements.
9. Work with marketing to ensure photographic and promotional samples are available on time according to the marketing calendar.
10. Manage the Studio Manager Mailbox and respond to relevant emails.
Must be available to start immediately.
What will the internship offer the student and what will they learn while they are with you?
For a footwear design student or recent graduate hoping to gain experience within the footwear industry, particularly in the luxury sector, we are a small company that offers hands-on experience in every step of the design process.
This role offers flexible hours and the ability to work remotely. There is an opportunity to work closely with our factories and production teams, and candidates must be willing to travel.
If you’re imaginative, hardworking, and energetic with a passion for good design, technology, and execution, you may be just the person we’re looking for. You will work directly with the Creative Director and must be able to work under your own initiative, multitask, and be prepared to go the extra mile to get the job done.
Essential Requirements:
1. Adobe Suites: Highly proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator & InDesign.
2. Strong computer skills – competent in Microsoft Office.
3. Hand drawing skills.
4. Creative skills.
5. Good writing and communication skills.
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