Designer, Womens Shoes - Mat. Cover

Job Title: Designer, Women’s Shoes

Department: Design

Reporting to: Senior Design Director

Location: London

Please include your portfolio along with your CV when applying.

You can either embed a link to your portfolio directly in your CV or send it by email to Sara.Colombo@CapriHoldings.com.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Support the Senior Designer and Senior Design Director in the design and development of Women’s Shoes in line with the collection direction set by the Creative Director

Assist in the creation of seasonal concepts by contributing ideas, sketches, and research for review

Translate design direction into commercially relevant product, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetic and market trends

Support the preparation of design specifications, including materials, components, and construction details

Conduct research into trends, materials, and techniques, sharing insights with the wider design team

Work closely with Merchandising and Product Development teams to support the delivery of the collection in line with timelines and business needs

Collaborate with other Designers to ensure consistency across design details and seasonal themes

Assist in preparing materials and product for collection presentations and Edit reviews

Support fit sessions, spec reviews, and development follow-up under guidance from Senior team members

Build effective working relationships with internal teams and support communication with external vendors and suppliers

Maintain awareness of the design and development calendar to support timely delivery of design work

Proactively support improvements in ways of working and team processes

Experience/Qualifications required:

Fashion/Design Degree or equivalent experience

Experience in footwear design, ideally with exposure to Women’s Shoes

Experience within a fashion brand or design environment (luxury experience beneficial but not essential)

Some understanding of factory processes and supplier relationships is advantageous

Skills/Knowledge:

Understanding of the collection development process

Knowledge of footwear materials, components, and basic construction techniques

Familiarity with line plans and the role of design within commercial collections

Awareness of footwear terminology

Strong organisational, communication, and time management skills

Good eye for colour, proportion, and design detail

Ability to interpret creative direction and contribute ideas within a team environment

Developing technical knowledge of materials, finishes, and manufacturing capabilities

Awareness of fashion trends and the luxury marketplace

Ability to build positive working relationships across teams

Capable of managing workload with guidance and prioritising tasks effectively

Italian language skills advantageous but not required

Characteristics Required:

Collaborative team player

Passionate about footwear design and the luxury fashion industry

Strong design sensibility with an appreciation for the Jimmy Choo aesthetic

Flexible and open to feedback

Motivated to learn and develop within a fast-paced environment

Creative with strong attention to detail

Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs

Willingness to travel occasionally if required

Jimmy Choo Perks:

25 days holiday

Summer Fridays

Product Allowance and Discounts

Exclusive Employee Sales

Private Healthcare

Pension and Life Insurance