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# Senior Ladies Footwear Designer / Developer

- **Company:** Northstar
- **Location:** Leeds, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £50,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design of User Interfaces, Microsoft Office
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5868806011

## About the Role

* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
 * Strong research and development skills, with the ability to identify emerging trends and technologies
 * Product management skills, with the ability to manage budgets and timelines
 * Footwear technology expertise, with knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and manufacturing processes
 * Product development skills, with experience in taking products from concept to production
 * Experience working in the footwear industry
 * Ability to work independently and as part of a team
 * Minimum of 5 years practical experience in a relevant area
 * Strong proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Creative Suite
 * Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel
 * Demonstrated skills in problem solving and results orientation
 * Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives
 * Ability to work independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people
 * Ability to travel
 * Project management skills
 * High level of initiative and maturity
 * Excellent communication skills

## Description

* Help manage all stages of the development process from initial concept to completion
 * Resolve issues and develop the skills of those being supervised
 * Work with Design, Development, Materials, Costing, Commercialization, and Production to ensure the product is developed on time
 * Work closely with our design teams to develop footwear collections from concept to mass production
 * Manage the product development process
 * Communicate regularly with our technical team, customers, and manufacturers

Technologies:

 * Excel
 * UX UI Design