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Job Description
This is an opportunity for someone with Footwear Buying or Footwear Design experience who wants to build a long-term career in buying.
You’ll combine creative instinct with commercial thinking, contributing to the development of a footwear range that is relevant, balanced, and profitable. This role offers real exposure to the full buying cycle—where your ideas, judgement, and consistency will shape product decisions over time.
What we are offering you
Role Specific
- Support the creation of a commercial and creative footwear range aligned to brand and customer
- Identify trends and translate them into relevant, wearable product
- Review trade performance and respond with pace and clarity
- Work closely with suppliers to deliver on product, price, quality, and timelines
- Collaborate with design and merchandising to bring ranges together
- Take ownership of your area, contributing to long-term range success
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What we are looking for
What We Are Looking For
- Footwear buying or footwear design experience (essential): At least 2-3 years
- A strong creative eye with the ability to translate ideas into commercial product
- Genuine interest in product, trends, and customer behaviour
- Evidence of commitment and follow-through in previous roles
- A mindset of contributing first, learning, and building credibility over time
- Commercial awareness combined with attention to detail
- Resilience and the ability to stay focused through trading cycles
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Why This Role
- Real responsibility and exposure from day one
- A chance to develop both your creative and commercial skillset
- A team environment that values ownership, consistency, and contribution
- A clear path to becoming a Buyer through earned progression—not shortcuts
Who This Suits
Someone who:
- Is serious about a long-term career in footwear buying
- Wants to create product that sells—not just follows trends
- Is prepared to learn properly, contribute to a team, and grow over time
If you’re motivated by product, creativity, and building something that lasts, we’d love to hear from you.
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