Responsibilities

Conduct market research & store visits to stay abreast with both consumer and competitor's behaviours
Review on product offering and feedback analysis from the end customer for product improvement
Ability to analysis the market research and put into action for improvement
Understanding brands competency, product efficiency and customer needs
Design & conceptualise seasonal collection, product designs that fit ergonomics and user friendly
Translate and presents inspiration & ideas via mood board & hand-drawn/CAD sketches professionally
Work closely & liaise with the Technical Development and Sourcing team on merchandise, material & fitting development to ensure product vision is cost viable and mass producible with our factories
Conduct sample checks during Buying conference stages to ensure consistency in design & development delivery
Produce and meet deadline for specific number of products planned by Design Manager/MP Matric
Ability to analyse sales report & feedback to understand brand & customers needs
Display market/ consumer insights so as to respond to business objectives with consumer-eccentric, creative, innovative, and cost-effective design solutions
Produce clear specification accurately for Prototypes Specification Sheet, ensuring smooth process for sample making
Improvising merchandise review process for product offer accuracy
Trendy material and ideas sourcing to keep the brand and product refreshed and on brand
Highly organized when it comes to process planning, frameworks and project management (time to market)
Keen interest and strong eye for fashion industrial/retail trends to support the day-to-day jobs
Conduct team bonding sessions/activities, i.e. Christmas Decorations, After Launch Dinner and activities & etc.
Conduct experience sharing sessions, knowledge sharing regarding improvements in life, career, and etc.

Requirements

Degree in Fashion Design/ Fashion Marketing/ Footwear Design with 5 years working experience in Fashion & Footwear Design
Proficient in Adobe Suits (Advanced) and, in CAD or Rhino (Intermediate)
Basic Microsoft Office, Data Analysis Skills and Public Speaking
Good understanding on Mind Mapping and Story Telling
Strong knowledge in product and material for Ladies Footwear
Excellent in time management and working independently

FOOTWEAR DESIGNER