• Assisting in conceptual presentation to the design team through sample execution.
• Responsible for calendar management through this process, highlighting close follow-up with vendors
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to secure open communication and adherence to deadlines both locally and overseas
• Partner with the Design Team to execute the vision with authenticity and superior quality
• Partner with Production on vendor allocation, pre-costing, and additional costing options for bulk when needed
• Develop a continuous flow of new concepts and materials, providing the design team with the newest innovations to work with 
• Utilize outstanding design skills to create original Kid's footwear designs that accurately reflect design philosophies.
• Identify key trends that translate into meaningful products that resonate with consumers.
• Combine creative problem solving with a highly collaborative mentality to deliver innovative concepts that bring the seasonal category creative direction to life for Kid's footwear.
• Work with the domestic manufacturing, costing, and development team as part of the product creation and commercialisation process
• Produce strong impactful concepts (season after season) that meet the category and overall brand creative direction

Skills: Conceptual Presentation, Calendar Management, Vendor Relationship Management, Design Collaboration, Pre-Costing, Material Innovation, Trend Identification, Creative Problem Solving

• Inspire colleagues across designs, design techniques, storytelling and colour & materials.
• Challenge the status quo of creative strategies and product through the avenue of design, working with cross-functional teams to push the business forward.
• Collaborate with design, development and category throughout the product creation cycle.
• Conceptualise and support new footwear designs and stories in line with Lacoste DNA from research, sketching, final rendering to application of Colour & Materials.
• In collaboration with Development, research and deliver innovation through material, construction and detailing to push boundaries where possible.
• Create and/or support new outsole and last developments, semi technical drawings, signing off blue-prints and 3d prints.
• Attend and hold regular design step check meetings to ensure briefs are being explored and to critique design work so that the best solutions are found for each brief.
• Create and support tech packages while proactively following the execution of all product details, including construction, colour, material and trims.
• Carry out seasonal development trips to the Asian & European factory network to follow up on submitted projects while simultaneously refining working practices.
• Work cross functionally team to ensure all product creations adhere to prices and legal/brand guidelines.
• Own PLM uploading and ensure samples are correct and on time.

Skills: Design Inspiration, Creative Strategy, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Footwear Conceptualization, Material Innovation, Technical Drawing, Product Development Meetings, PLM Management

• Collaborate and support team members and lead the creative file presentations + management system.
• Manage against the critical path to ensure deadlines are met from concept to confirmation samples.
• Continuously conduct market research, gathering insights into consumers, competitors, cultures,and  markets, looking into Lacoste PCL’s competitive landscape.
• Provide detailed reports following each research trip that inspire and quantify the findings.
• Communicate clearly, often and consistently verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Category and Development throughout the product creation process by being supportive and solution-focused.
• Work closely with Development teams to ensure a smooth flow of information in regard to construction issues.
• Utilize interpersonal, diplomatic and persuasive skills.
• Display an ability to present clearly product proposition clearly with conviction and awareness of functional, cultural and regional differences.
• Lead and support design presentations, ensuring information is clearly articulated.
• Encourage optimistic and positive responses to challenges and tough messages.

Skills: Creative File Management, Deadline Management, Market Research, Reporting, Clear Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Construction Coordination, Persuasion and Presentation

• Interpret design intent, offer alternative solutions, and act as a technical resource
• Write product specs and construction standards
• Work with development centers & factories to ensure and improve manufacturability
• Manage design conceptualization to commercialize finished product
• Partner up with brand brand-specific merchandiser
• Keep cost, target price, & duty structures in mind while the design and development process through entirety of the design & development cycle
• Research and forecast fashion, materials and market trends
• Sketch, CAD work and create specs and tech packs for the manufacturing team overseas
• Contribute to both the development and sampling of new collections
• Aid in the production process
• Order and track samples requested
• Understand and focus on specific customer needs depending on the brand and product category

Skills: Design Interpretation, Product Specifications, Manufacturability Improvement, Design to Commercialization, Merchandising Collaboration, Cost Management, Trend Research, CAD and Tech Pack Creation

• Support the Footwear & Accessories team to design and develop seasonal footwear & accessories collections that are in-line with market demands
• Assist in researching and developing seasonal design concepts, color palettes and creating trend reports
• Assist in identifying appropriate lasts, bottoms, uppers and target materials
• Complete the sketching and detailing of footwear CADs
• Execute tech packs from development to confirmation sample and communicate updates to overseas vendors
• Follow up with vendors and external partners to ensure calendar deadlines are met
• Manage the sampling process with vendors and cross-functional teams
• Assist in maintaining product console as well as generating line guides, labels and other materials
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management
• Carry a large, complex workload across multiple seasons at once

Skills: Footwear Design, Trend Research, Material Identification, Footwear CAD, Tech Pack Execution, Vendor Coordination, Sampling Management, Design Detailing

• Experience in both fashion and athletic footwear design
• Mastery of the Adobe Suite, CAD and a strong understanding of MS Office, MAC OS
• Expert ability to create technical footwear drawings and demonstrate knowledge of current trends and the ability to interpret trends.
• Knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing methodology
• Strong understanding of an experience employing design, construction techniques, and appropriate use of materials
• Knowledge and full understanding of product design and development including outsole construction, last making, materials, color, etc.
• Knowledge of plastic and foam part and tooling design
• Excellent multi-tasking and organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with the development team, sales, marketing, and merchandisers on product design goals and process.

Qualifications: BA in Industrial Design with 4 years of Experience

• Ability to work with different personalities and teams that may have conflicting deadlines and/or result goals
• Ability to convey the desired result on all material developments to Materials and the PD Team
• Exhibits a high design taste level and is proficient in the use of color.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Ability to be flexible and multi-task in a fast-paced environment, deadline-driven and process driven
• Understanding of the interdependency between design and development processes
• Ability to conceptualize and translate from 2D to 3D.
• Experience working under the pressure of competing and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal, visual, and written communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of product design, construction techniques, and appropriate use of materials

Qualifications: BS in Fashion Design with 3 years of Experience

• Knowledge of Sketch, illustration and developing new hardware.
• Ability to respond quickly to multiple projects with strong time management
• Ability to work well with multiple team members and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent Hand sketching, digital sketching
• Knowledge of Adobe, Excel, and graphic design.
• Good ability to conduct research, create inspirational boards, concepts and storytelling
• Basic knowledge of textiles and trims and application and/or limitations with various footwear constructions
• Ability to analyze online, in-store, and forecasting research to create trend right product for the ROXY customer
• Experience in PLM system
• Advanced level of proficiency in Adobe Suite and business communication software (Microsoft Word and PowerPoint).

Qualifications: BA in Textile Design with 4 years of Experience

• Extensive design experience and understanding of footwear constructions and processes.
• A strong knowledge of sneaker, fashion and or performance footwear.
• A strong skillset in building detailed tech packs and blueprints.
• Ability to work to strict and short deadlines without compromising the quality of work output.
• Knowledge and full understanding of product design including outsole construction techniques, last making, materials, color, etc.
• Knowledge of the product creation process
• Strong presentation skills (presenting to large groups expected)
• Ability to partner with, collaborate with, and influence internal and external business partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products

Qualifications: BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of Experience

• Strong analytical skills, solution-driven, and results-oriented
• Ability to find avenues to success in the face of challenges
• Ability to lead teams through complex and ambiguous projects while maintaining positivity, productivity, and speed
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate with design and cross-functional partners
• Ability to quickly pivot direction of concepts based on feedback from YE/partners
• Ability to think conceptually to understand design concepts and bring innovative perspectives
• Highly knowledgeable in all aspects of footwear design and construction
• Highly skilled in the use of Adobe Illustrator to create design documents/tech-packs
• Highly skilled in quick communicating visually though analogue/digital sketching tools (3D tools)
• Experience designing functional footwear for sport performance/innovation categories

Qualifications: BA in Product Design with 2 years of Experience