LAWRENCE WARREN FOOTWEAR LIMITED
Assistant Slipper Designer
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Location: Farnham, Surrey: Hybrid
Department: Design & Product Development
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Footwear/Slipper Designer & Developer to support our Design & Product Development team in creating commercially successful footwear collections for a wide range of global brands and retailers.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a fast-paced footwear design and manufacturing agency. You will gain exposure to every stage of the product development process, from initial concepts and trend research through to sampling and production.
Key Responsibilities
Design Support
- Assist in designing footwear across a variety of categories including men's, women's and children's products.
- Support the creation of seasonal concepts, colour palettes, material stories and trend presentations.
- Produce CADs, technical drawings and presentation boards.
- Assist in preparing client presentations and design meetings.
- Carry out market, trend and competitor research.
Product Development
- Assist with the preparation and maintenance of technical packs & specifications.
- Help coordinate the development process from concept through to production.
- Review samples alongside senior designers, recording comments and amendments.
- Liaise with factories to communicate design updates and development feedback.
- Help monitor development timelines to ensure deadlines are achieved.
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Materials & Sourcing
- Assist with sourcing materials, components and trims.
- Maintain the material library and sample archive.
- Organise incoming samples and development prototypes.
- Support sustainability and innovation projects where appropriate.
Administration & Organisation
- Prepare and organise design documentation.
- Maintain development trackers and sample logs.
- Ensure product information is accurate and up to date.
- Support the team with day-to-day administrative tasks.
- Assist with showroom preparation for customer meetings.
Skills & Experience
- Degree (or equivalent) in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Product Design or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years' experience in footwear design or product development
- A genuine passion for footwear and product design.
- Good understanding of footwear construction and manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with men's, women's and children's footwear categories.
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop within a collaborative environment.
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Desirable
- Experience creating CADs and technical specifications.
- Knowledge of footwear materials and components.
- Experience communicating with overseas factories.
- Understanding of costing and product development timelines.
- Awareness of current footwear trends and consumer markets.
- Basic understanding of Microsoft suite.
Personal Attributes
- Creative and commercially aware.
- Curious and eager to learn.
- Organised and highly detail-oriented.
- Positive and proactive attitude.
- Strong team player.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work with leading international footwear brands and retailers.
- Exposure to the full footwear design and development process.
- Ongoing training and mentoring from experienced designers.
- A supportive and collaborative studio environment.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
Please get in touch at info@lwfootwear.co.uk
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