Footwear Designer

About the role

The client is a Dubai‑based enterprise operating across luxury fashion, couture accessories and lifestyle brands. They are seeking a Footwear Designer to lead the creation of detailed technical packages and ensure seamless translation of design concepts into finished products.

Key responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive footwear tech packs that include design sketches, material specifications, construction details, components, colourways, sizing, measurements and production guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturers, suppliers and product development teams to guarantee accurate execution of designs.
• Review samples and prototypes, provide technical feedback and implement necessary design adjustments.
• Research current footwear trends, materials, silhouettes and construction techniques.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical documentation throughout the product development cycle.
• Ensure final products meet approved design, quality, fit, construction and material standards.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Product Design or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Footwear Designer within fashion, retail or lifestyle brands.
• Strong knowledge of footwear construction, materials, components and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of footwear sizing, measurements, grading and specifications.

Required skills

• Footwear tech pack creation
• Footwear construction knowledge
• Materials selection and specification
• Sizing, grading and measurement expertise
• Technical sketching and drawing