Adecco Creative and Marketing is searching for a freelance Footwear Designer for a circular and sustainable, upcoming brand! Do you want to be part of something exciting?

8-16 hours a week;
Hybrid; on-site based on workload needs
Long-term, no end date
Must have 5+ years of solid footwear design and technical design experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Attend design meetings and proto correction sessions, to take notes of changes in the protos in order to update the technical sketches later as needed.
Create technical specs on behalf of Design for technical accuracy and to achieve aesthetic intent.
Create CADs for color options.
Execute printing/artwork placement, engineered embellishment placement, details, etc.
Maintain up-to-date all technical sketches through the development process: clean sketches in the right constructions, with the right upper proportions and the most updated hardware placement.
Communicate sketch changes and share updated sketches with PD.

Skills and Abilities Required:

Experience in technical sketching by hand in accessories with a focus on footwear technical sketching.
Understanding of the design & development processes from inception through sample making, including basic footwear constructions and engineering.
Keen attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; ability to CAD in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, fashion retail environment.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Keen eye for design, with an aesthetic sensibility in-line with the brand.

Education and Experience:

Experience in technical sketching by hand with a focus on footwear and hardware technical sketching.
Understanding of the design & development processes from inception through sample making, including basic footwear constructions and engineering.

Footwear Designer - Freelance