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Charles & Keith

Direct-to-consumer women's shoes, bags, accessories.

Design Manager

Industrial DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSingaporeNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, or a related discipline is required.
  • More than 5 years of experience in women’s footwear design, including experience in a leadership or managerial capacity, is required.
  • A strong, established portfolio showcasing creative direction, product development, and commercial success across multiple footwear categories is required.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required.
  • The role requires strong ability in sketching, concept development, and delivering compelling visual presentations.
  • The role requires a deep understanding of materials, including leather, construction techniques, silhouettes, and color storytelling.
  • The role requires a modern, trend-aware, customer-centric design perspective.
  • The role requires the ability to balance creative vision with business and commercial objectives.
  • The role requires leadership, stakeholder management, and team development skills.
  • The role requires adaptability, openness to feedback, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • The role requires ownership, accountability, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • The role requires communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The role requires passion for design, functionality, and consumer experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end design direction for women’s footwear collections, aligning with brand vision and commercial objectives.
  • Identify and interpret emerging fashion, cultural, and consumer trends to inform seasonal design strategies.
  • Translate insights into innovative, commercially viable footwear concepts across multiple categories.
  • Oversee the design development process from initial ideation to final product delivery, ensuring quality and consistency.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to life.
  • Guide and mentor junior designers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and creative team environment.
  • Drive design reviews, fittings, and prototype evaluations, ensuring continuous refinement and excellence in product execution.
  • Ensure alignment with market demands, consumer expectations, and brand positioning across all design outputs.
  • Establish clear timelines, priorities, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution of all design projects.
  • Champion innovation in materials, construction, and design techniques to enhance product differentiation.
  • Maintain strong communication across global teams to ensure seamless project progression.

About the Company

Charles & Keith

Direct-to-consumer women's shoes, bags, accessories.

preamble

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Singapore, Singapore
Founded
1996

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