Women Footwear Designer (all genders) - 1 year contract

Zalando’s success also tells the story of our exceptional team and our efforts. We are always happy to welcome new colleagues who join us in creating the world’s best online fashion experience.

We are looking for a Designer to join our dynamic Women Footwear Design area.

The Women Footwear Designer will play a crucial part in shaping the product assortments supporting our successful brands with his/her product expertise.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit. 

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process. 

https://corporate.zalando.com/en/our-impact/dobetter-our-diversity-and-inclusion-strategyWHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Work closely with the team (Design Lead, Buying, Merchandising & Product Development) to build a commercially viable Young Fashion Women footwear collection (all Categories)) for our brands, translating fashion trends into inspirational brand stories. 

• Bring a unique footwear point of view to inspire the team and our customers. Understand market mechanisms to deliver inspiring and commercially successful product assortments.

• Actively drive design discussions and provide impactful feedback in design reviews. Seek new product opportunities relevant to our customers. 

• Own the design process from the original concept to approval comments for production. Define seasonal materials with the team and work with the latest sustainability innovation. Ensure adherence to design processes and contribute to identifying opportunities for improvement.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You have a strong portfolio in Women’s Footwear.

• Degree in Fashion Design with 5 years of experience specifically in Women Footwear Design, preferably with commercial brands. Young Fashion handwriting.

• Highly creative with strong commercial sense and attention to details. 

• Team player with a can-do attitude, curiosity to learn and openness to innovation.

• Excellent Communication & Organisation Skills: ability to express creative ideas from Concept stage to presentation to Leadership team.

• Excellent proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing several projects simultaneously.

• Strong interest and understanding of Sustainability and Diversity & inclusion.

Must include a Portfolio with specifically Women's Footwear design work alongside the CV and a cover letter.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counselling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

 Learn all about Zalando and our values here: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/?gh_src=22377bdd1us

We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.