As a key member of the Design Team, the Women’s Footwear Designer will play a pivotal role in the creation and development of our women’s collections, working closely with the Design Director and cross-functional teams.

This role requires a creative and detail-oriented designer who can translate market trends and consumer insights into innovative, brand-right, and commercially viable footwear. The ideal candidate will have strong design skills, a passion for innovation and sustainability, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

This is a hands-on design role that requires collaboration with internal teams, external partners, and manufacturers to bring FitFlop’s women’s collections to life.

The Responsibilities:

Design & Development

• Work closely with the Design Director to develop seasonal collections that align with FitFlop’s brand identity, consumer insights, and business strategy.
• Create and present design concepts, sketches, and technical drawings for review and approval.
• Ensure designs integrate FitFlop’s biomechanics, comfort technology, and sustainability principles while maintaining commercial appeal.
• Research and apply new materials, colour palettes, and trend-driven concepts that enhance the women’s footwear range.
• Support the selection of colours, materials, and trims, ensuring they align with FitFlop’s sustainability goals and commercial objectives.
• Contribute ideas and innovative approaches to elevate FitFlop’s women’s collections. 

Collaboration & Strategy

• Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, and R&D teams to ensure designs meet commercial targets, cost efficiencies, and production timelines.
• Work closely with Development teams and factories to bring designs to life, ensuring feasibility, quality, and brand consistency.
• Support in the creation of presentation materials and storytelling elements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with global fashion trends, consumer insights, and emerging design innovations to inform future collections.

Agility & Adaptability

• Work across multiple projects simultaneously, balancing creativity with deadlines and business needs.
• Be flexible and open to design feedback, adapting ideas based on market and consumer insights.
• Support the team in an agile and collaborative way, contributing creative solutions and problem-solving where necessary.

The Person:

• Experience in footwear design, ideally within a premium, performance, or lifestyle brand.
• Strong understanding of footwear construction, lasts, midsoles, outsoles + material technologies.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D design tools
• Experience with digital prototyping is a plus.
• Strong hand-drawing skills with the ability to sketch + communicate ideas quickly and effectively.
• Passion for innovation + sustainability. A keen interest in circular design + responsible materials.
• A highly collaborative mindset, with experience working across departments including Merchandising, Product Development, and Marketing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives.
• Global mindset—an understanding of international market trends and consumer preferences.
• Willingness to travel as needed for factory visits, market research, and development trips.

The Benefits:

• 👟 Product Allowance
• ⏰ Hybrid and flexible working hours
• ☀️ Summer Fridays (6 ½ days in July and August on Fridays)
• 🎂 A day off for your Birthday
• 🌴 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 🗺️ Work from anywhere for 2 weeks
• 🚼️ WorkPlace Nursery (salary sacrifice scheme to save money on your nursery fees)
• 💆‍♀️ Wellbeing Program – Retail Trust, Sanctus Coaching and Calm App
• 📚 Career development allowance ( Personal allowance to use on career development)
• 🏥 Private health care and or dental care (provided by AXA and DenPlan
• 🤩 Socials organised by Wellbeing and Feel Good group
• ➡️ Check out our careers page to learn more!