Four Corners is a recruiter specialized in search and selection of professionals and managers in the Fashion, Luxury and Lifestyle market. On behalf of an important Fashion Company, we are looking for a:
Whitin the Footwear Business Unit and reporting to the Head Designer Shoes, the role we are searching for will lead the Design Footwear Man team acting as main point of reference for the Formal & Dress Casualcollections and will be responsible for their evolution.
Main Responsibilities:
Lead and inspire the dedicated Man’s Footwear Design team for the on formal, dress casual and sneakers shoes;
Drive the design culture and consumer facing look of the brand;
Steer the Company’s advancements towards digital design;
Enhance and create strong branding DNA;
Guide and monitor the collection cycle guaranteeing the alignment to collection framework;
Coordinate and develop the design process within target costs, schedules and deadlines in alignment with the company guidelines;
Present the collections to key stakeholders;
Act as interface for collection definition with all involved functions such as Brand & Merchandising and Product/Technical Development;
Manage internal and external stakeholders to ensure fruitful collaboration.
Requirements
+7 years of work experience in a similar role, either as a Design Manager or Senior Designer role;
Proven experience and strong knowledge of footwear products;
Professional knowledge of all design tools, 3D and AI tools knowledge is a plus;
Proven ability to guide team and work cross-functionally;
Willingness to travel for research, innovation and supplier evaluations;
Fluency in English - Italian would be a plus.
Aegis guarantees equal opportunities (L. 903/77) - Aegis Srl, AUT. MIN. Prot. 26543 D. Lgs 276/03.
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