Design Assistant – Footwear

About the Role

EVERAU is looking for a creative, detail-oriented and highly organised Design Assistant – Footwear to join our growing design team.

Working closely with our Design Lead, you will support the design and development of our footwear collections, including boots, slippers and other footwear styles.

This is a hands-on junior design role combining creative design support with practical product development experience. You will help bring design concepts to life through moodboards, colour and material exploration, CAD updates and design presentations, while also assisting with sample coordination and development activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career designer looking to develop their skills and gain practical experience in the footwear industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Design Lead in developing seasonal footwear collections, including boots, slippers and other footwear styles.
• Assist with trend research, moodboards, colour and material boards, CAD drawings, colourways and design presentations.
• Update and maintain design files, technical drawings, tech packs and other product documentation.
• Assist with sample reviews, record design feedback and implement amendments under the guidance of the Design Lead.
• Coordinate and organise footwear samples, maintaining accurate sample trackers and development records.
• Support communication with factories and suppliers, including sharing design updates, sample comments and following up on outstanding information.
• Work closely with the Design Lead and wider team to keep design tasks organised, accurate and on schedule.

About You

You are a creative, detail-oriented and organised individual with a genuine interest in footwear design. You have a good eye for colour, materials and design details, and are eager to learn and develop your skills.

Ideally, you will have:

• A qualification in Footwear, Fashion, Accessories, Textile, Product Design or a related field.
• Strong Adobe Illustrator skills and basic Photoshop proficiency.
• An understanding of CAD, technical drawings and design presentations.
• A good eye for colour, materials, proportion and detail.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• An interest in footwear design, materials and product development.

Experience in footwear design, sample coordination or working with overseas suppliers would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.