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Footwear Design Graduate Trainee

Salary £25,000 per annum
Hours 37.5 per week
Location London
Closing Date 30 June 2026
Position Type Full Time
Advert expires on 30 June 2026

Main Duties

  • Receive work and briefs from the senior designer to research and develop new concepts and designs.
  • Support the research of new shoes for shape, construction and details.
  • Produce internal 3D mock-ups in a timely manner for presentations.
  • Update weekly shoe collection plan.
  • Produce renderings and CAD drawings of footwear designs for approval.
  • Maintenance of digital design server.
  • Ensure the studio archive is kept organised.
  • General organisation of the department and support to the design team.
  • Working on specs for suppliers in Italy
  • Making photoshops for shapes, details and heels/ soles

Skills and Experience Required

  • Experience and interest in fashion and Footwear Design. Good knowledge about fashion.
  • Degree level in design.
  • Proven ability to sketch.
  • Technical capability to create mock-ups.
  • Experience working in 3D.
  • Understanding of leathers and fabrics.
  • Collaborative team player with strong initiative.
  • High level of creativity.
  • Flexible and adaptable.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • Computer skills – proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator (+ indesign).

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.