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About the Role

Zalando is seeking a Kids Footwear Designer to join their Design area. This role is crucial in shaping product assortments and supporting successful brands with product expertise.

Responsibilities

• Drive Kids’ Footwear collection building in alignment with the Design Lead, Buying, Planning, and the Sourcing Office.
• Build highly commercial collections, translating trend research and customer insights into inspirational brand stories.
• Demonstrate a proven track record in Kids' Footwear design, combining commercial acumen and customer insights with technical knowledge of fit requirements and production processes.
• Own the end-to-end design process, championing AI tools and sustainability innovations.
• Continuously optimize workflows and proactively resolve operational challenges.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture by nurturing positive morale and providing direct, constructive feedback.

Requirements

• Specialization in Kids' Footwear Design, preferably with commercial e-commerce brands.
• 7+ years of proven expertise in the field.
• A comprehensive portfolio demonstrating past design experience in Kids' Footwear (both boys & girls) is mandatory.
• Highly creative with strong commercial sense and attention to details.
• Team player with a can-do attitude, curiosity to learn and openness to innovation.
• Ability to express creative ideas from Concept stage to presentation to Leadership team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing several projects simultaneously.
• Strong interest and understanding of Sustainability and Diversity & inclusion.

Skills

• Kids' Footwear Design
• Commercial acumen
• Customer insights
• Technical knowledge of fit requirements and production processes
• AI tools
• Sustainability innovations
• Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Communication Skills
• Organisation Skills

Location

• Europe

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 7+ years

Benefits

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Employee shares programme
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando
• 30% off Lounge by Zalando
• Discounts from external partners
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• Family services, including counselling and support
• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)
• Mental health support and coaching available
• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

About the Company

• Zalando's success is driven by its exceptional team and efforts to create the world’s best online fashion experience.
• The vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design.
• Diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity.

Equal Opportunity

• If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement.
• Actively seek to reduce bias in hiring and employment processes, focusing on qualifications, skills, and contributions.
• Refrain from including personal details such as photo, age, or marital status in CV.
• Committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone.
• If accommodations are required to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know.