As a member of the Women's Shoe Design team, this role is to create innovative embellishment and surface design for seasonal shoe collections and special projects, combining aesthetics, function and following the design brief and Jimmy Choo Brand identity.,

Collaborate with the Shoe Design Team on creative research and conceptual development for repeat patterns, prints, engineered designs, embroideries, embellishments and general surface design applications as well as graphics, branding motifs and CAD renderings
Work across a wide range of materials, including but not limited to, fabric and leather
Produce freehand and CAD sketching, collages, painted artwork
Translate concepts into production-ready artwork
Undertake Trend, Material and Colour Research, including attendance at trade fairs
Develop innovative finishes and techniques and select fabrics
Contribute to collection development meetings and attend key factory and supplier visits in Europe for seasonal collections
Contribute to research, design ideas and prepare design presentations with team
Prepare technical sheets
Update and administrate collection overview documents
Attend design meetings, merchandising meetings and other relevant meetings related to design, product and commercial reporting as requested
Design additional functions / categories as requested
Work on other ad-hoc projects when required

Print/Design Degree or equivalent work experience, ideally in an international luxury organisation known for a strong emphasis on embellishment.
Strong experience working in embroidery, textile print, surface design and with factories / suppliers within Europe (preferably Italy)
Specialised in sophisticated image and pattern design with a modern, feminine and glamorous hand
Strong understanding of current fashion trends with a refined sensibility
Excellent sense of style, strong colour and composition sensibility
Expert technical understanding of factory capabilities and supplier base in printing and embroidery processes
Experienced in creating hand-drawn and painted artworks for production
Excellent communication skills in person, via phone and email
High level CAD skills across Adobe suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate or equivalent
Understanding of footwear construction and manufacturing processes is a bonus
Team player
Able to translate the Jimmy Choo aesthetic into appropriate product
Excellent communication and people skills with the ability to interact with all levels of resources - internal and external - and build relationships
Excellent organisational, time management and presentation skills
Ability to prioritise and work independently and meet deadlines

25 days holiday
Summer Fridays
Product Allowance and Discounts
Exclusive Employee Sales
Private Healthcare
Pension and Life Insurance

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