Footwear Designer

Il y a 4 jours

Paris, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France Laceless Design Temps plein 60 000 € - 75 000 € Contrat

The Footwear DesignMen’s– New Creations plays a key role in shaping the future of Lacoste Men’s Footwear by creating original, culturallyrelevantand commerciallyviablefootwear concepts at the intersection of sport,lifestyleand fashion.

Reporting into the Head of DesignMen’s & Energy, this roleis responsible forend-to-end design ownership of new creationsfrom consumer insight and concept through execution, developmentalignmentand seasonal delivery.

This role requires a designer who is both highly creative and operationally strong, capable of translating brand DNA into modern footwear propositions while collaborating seamlessly across Product Management,Developmentand Innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Design & Creative Ownership

  • Own thedesign creationof new footwear styles within theMen’scategory, from early concept through final execution.
  • Translate Lacoste’s brand codes into distinctive footwear expressions.
  • Developstrong designnarratives, storytelling and product rationale aligned with category and range strategies.
  • Deliver high-quality sketches, renderings, concepts that clearly communicate design intent.
  • Ensure consistency of design language while pushing innovation,newnessand cultural relevance.

2. Consumer, Culture & Market Insight

  • Conduct continuous research into consumer behavior, sport & lifestyle culture, competitors,materialsand construction trends.
  • Translate insights into clear creative opportunities for new silhouettes,toolingor material expressions.
  • Build compelling mood boards, consumer profiles and concept presentations that inspire cross-functional teams.

3. Product Development & Execution

  • Create andmaintaindetailed upper and tooling tech packs, blueprints and 3D modelswhere needed.
  • Partner closely with Footwear Development to ensure design intent is preserved through development and production.
  • Proactively solve design-to-manufacturing challenges whilemaintainingquality,costand timing targets.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously whiledelivering againstseasonal calendars and milestones.
  • Participate in development and factory trips asrequired.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work daily with Product Line Management, Development, Innovation,Materialsand Marketing.
  • Contribute strongly to design reviews,rangepresentationsand milestone meetings.
  • Present product concepts with clarity,convictionand adaptability to different audiences.
  • Ensure alignment between categories and contribute to a cohesive footwear portfolio.