Senior Designer - Kids

Location: Street, SomersetAbout the role:Creation of seasonal product designs and prototypes to meet requirements of design briefs for key product groups, working on new constructions driving the shape of the seasonal gender lines. The development of off-line, conceptual product designs aimed at delivering the long term design strategy driving gender lines forward. All designs and developments delivered meet the requirements of product differentiation and brand and collection proposition in all three regions and for the collection of the Clarks targeted consumer Work closely to develop colour and material boards to drive the look and shape of the line.Research design themes and concepts to determine brand and collection interpretation and key looks feeding back to Product Management team.Gender strategy into gender design team.Working with PLM/Pod Team establish prioritisation and distribution of seasonal design workload.Collaborate to select new materials/leathers.Finalise seasonal design briefs with the line/ PLM ensuring they meet both collection and design strategy.Design creative product briefs to meet the collections requirements for the consumer, commercial aspects of the brief, as well as Brand proposition.Develop last and unit/outsole designs in collaboration with product engineers, last specialists/ CAD.Work with product development and sources to develop initial design concepts to prototype stage.Develop and maintain briefing packs for sources/product development for creation of prototypes.Work with sources to develop a line of samples to meet the line review timelinesPresent product concepts to key stakeholders to effectively influence decision making.Help manage adherence to design/development timelines of collection design team.Drive colour and materials mix within the line challenging established formulas.Mentor the development of gender design team establishing training requirements and coaching key skill areas. Help support career progression plan together with BUD and range managers.Work on off-line, cross gender conceptual design projects, aimed at driving shape/structure of the line for the future.Collaborate with freelance/outside design resource as directed by PLM to deliver against design brief requirements to budget.Comprehensive set of product boards to present to BUD/range managers with timetabled updates to complement the range build requirements.Gender design team fully engaged and enthused with seasonal collection and design strategies.Concise briefs are developed to deliver both the design and line requirements.On time delivery of product designs and prototypes by gender design team which meet brief requirements.Clear and concise briefing to sources delivering effective interpretation of designsSamples are available for line review process on time.Lines reflect the season's colour/materials palette challenging previously established formulas, delivering commercial and exciting product packages.Lines reflect the season's key looks for the Clarks consumer, supporting existing product groups and introducing new directional design concepts/product categories.Gender design team skills are as planned and meet resource plans. Successful career progression plans in place for all levels of design.Industry leading, cross gender, innovative/conceptual design projects delivers against brand/design strategy requirements.Line reflects clear brand identity.Freelance design work meets all brief/brand collection requirements within budget.About You Thorough understanding of Clarks product development processesIn depth knowledge of shoemaking processThorough knowledge of lasts and units/out solesIn depth experience of the design process and product briefingGood sourcing knowledgeExcellent understanding of the Clarks brand collection strategyIn-depth knowledge of the Clarks consumerDesign qualification to degree level or equivalent industry experienceThorough knowledge of product costingShoemaking processHigh level of product development skillsWide ranging experience in footwear designWorking to a determined timelineProven creative abilitySupport developing others in design skills/development of training programmesProven footwear design capabilityHigh level technical appreciation of all footwear constructionsDesign specification packs - ability to expertly interpret and review blueprintsHigh level skill in design softwareExpert knowledge of Leather and materialsGraphic design desirableStrong decision making skillsAbility to collaborate at all levelsGood communication skills both verbally and in writingStrong influencing and interpersonal skillsTeam leaderInspirationalCustomer and consumer focusDriveTime management and prioritisationCoachingTeam playerAbility to collaborate at all levelsWhat We Offer Competitive salaryFlexible/hybrid working optionsCareer development and progression opportunitiesSupportive and collaborative cultureComprehensive benefits packageWhy join us?At Clarks, you'll be part of a brand with heritage, craftsmanship, and style at its core. We offer great training, career progression, and the chance to make your mark in a global business.About ClarksClarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825 when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts. At the time, it was ground-breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive, more than 22,000 pairs of shoes have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognisable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks.DisclaimerThis document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company's discretion at any time, with or without notice.TPBN1_UKTJ