Lead Designer - Footwear

As the Design Head for the footwear category at Cult Sport, you will play a crucial role in shaping the design direction and bringing trend-forward products to life. Your responsibilities will include: - Defining seasonal design themes, color palettes, and material stories in alignment with brand positioning and consumer trends. - Leading the design and development process of footwear collections from concept sketches to final prototypes. - Leveraging trend analysis tools like WGSN and competitor mapping to ensure trend-right collections. - Collaborating closely with marketing, content, and product development teams for design consistency and storytelling. - Overseeing the creation of 2D CADs and detailed tech packs for sampling and production. - Utilizing design software expertise in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and other tools for concept visualization. - Interacting with factories, vendors, and sampling teams to ensure timely development of prototypes. - Managing and mentoring a team of designers to foster creativity and executional excellence. Qualifications required for this role: - Bachelor or Masters degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, or related field. - 7+ years of experience in footwear design, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role. - Strong portfolio demonstrating footwear design and development expertise. - Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and basic design tools. - Solid understanding of footwear construction, materials, and fit. - Experience with trend forecasting platforms and consumer insight tools. - Excellent communication, project management, and team leadership skills. The ideal candidate would also possess the following preferred attributes: - Previous experience with activewear or sports footwear brands. - Passion for fitness, fashion, and creating consumer-centric designs. Join Cult Sport as the Design Head for footwear and lead the way in creating innovative and trend-setting products that resonate with consumers.,