Job Title: Designer, Women’s Shoes
Department: Design
Reporting to: Senior Design Director
Location: London
Please include your portfolio along with your CV when applying.
You can either embed a link to your portfolio directly in your CV or send it by email to Sara.Colombo@CapriHoldings.com.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support the Senior Designer and Senior Design Director in the design and development of Women’s Shoes in line with the collection direction set by the Creative Director
- Assist in the creation of seasonal concepts by contributing ideas, sketches, and research for review
- Translate design direction into commercially relevant product, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetic and market trends
- Support the preparation of design specifications, including materials, components, and construction details
- Conduct research into trends, materials, and techniques, sharing insights with the wider design team
- Work closely with Merchandising and Product Development teams to support the delivery of the collection in line with timelines and business needs
- Collaborate with other Designers to ensure consistency across design details and seasonal themes
- Assist in preparing materials and product for collection presentations and Edit reviews
- Support fit sessions, spec reviews, and development follow-up under guidance from Senior team members
- Build effective working relationships with internal teams and support communication with external vendors and suppliers
- Maintain awareness of the design and development calendar to support timely delivery of design work
- Proactively support improvements in ways of working and team processes
Experience/Qualifications required:
- Fashion/Design Degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in footwear design, ideally with exposure to Women’s Shoes
- Experience within a fashion brand or design environment (luxury experience beneficial but not essential)
- Some understanding of factory processes and supplier relationships is advantageous
Skills/Knowledge:
- Understanding of the collection development process
- Knowledge of footwear materials, components, and basic construction techniques
- Familiarity with line plans and the role of design within commercial collections
- Awareness of footwear terminology
- Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills
- Good eye for colour, proportion, and design detail
- Ability to interpret creative direction and contribute ideas within a team environment
- Developing technical knowledge of materials, finishes, and manufacturing capabilities
- Awareness of fashion trends and the luxury marketplace
- Ability to build positive working relationships across teams
- Capable of managing workload with guidance and prioritising tasks effectively
- Italian language skills advantageous but not required
Characteristics Required:
- Collaborative team player
- Passionate about footwear design and the luxury fashion industry
- Strong design sensibility with an appreciation for the Jimmy Choo aesthetic
- Flexible and open to feedback
- Motivated to learn and develop within a fast-paced environment
- Creative with strong attention to detail
- Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs
- Willingness to travel occasionally if required
Jimmy Choo Perks:
- 25 days holiday
- Summer Fridays
- Product Allowance and Discounts
- Exclusive Employee Sales
- Private Healthcare
- Pension and Life Insurance
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