Footwear & Accessories Designer
4 days ago
Barcelona
We're looking for a Footwear & Accessories Designer with a strong creative vision and solid technical expertise to lead the development of these categories within our collections. As a Footwear & Accessories Designer at Gimaguas, you will be responsible for driving the creative and technical development of each collection, taking products from concept through to final production. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design of the footwear and accessories: including bags and small accessories within each collection., • Develop technical packs and detailed product specifications., • Research trends, materials, constructions, components and manufacturing techniques aligned with the Gimaguas universe., • Develop concepts, moodboards and creative proposals., • Design footwear and accessories, including materials, constructions, hardware, finishes, colours and silhouettes., • Follow up on technical development together with suppliers, factories and the product team., • Review prototypes, samples and fittings, ensuring the highest standards of quality, fit and execution., • Collaborate with the rest of the design team to ensure collection consistency., • Support other product categories according to team needs (cross-functional vision). Requirements • 4+ years of experience designing footwear and/or accessories within a contemporary, premium or luxury fashion brand., • Strong technical knowledge of footwear and accessories development, construction and manufacturing processes., • Experience creating detailed technical packs and working directly with factories., • Strong understanding of materials, leathers, textiles, hardware and product development., • Excellent aesthetic sensibility and attention to detail., • Ability to balance creativity with technical problem-solving., • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (knowledge of Rhino, CLO or similar software is a plus)., • Fluent in English. What we value • Curiosity and a strong interest in fashion, design, art and craftsmanship., • A hands-on attitude with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset., • Strong communication and collaboration skills., • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment., • A desire to contribute beyond your own category and grow within the design team. What we offer • Join a fast-growing creative fashion brand., • Be part of a highly collaborative and ambitious team., • High ownership and creative impact., • Offices in Barcelona.