Job Opening: Senior Footwear Designer & Merchandiser
Company: Kiwi Enterprises
Location: 734, Pace City II, Sector 37, Gurugram, Haryana – 122001
Job Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Work Mode: In-Person (Work from Office)
Experience Required: Minimum 5 Years
Salary: ₹40,000+ per month (Negotiable based on experience)
About the Role
Kiwi Enterprises is looking for an experienced Senior Footwear Designer & Merchandiser who has a strong understanding of footwear design, product development, sourcing, and merchandising. The ideal candidate should be creative, detail-oriented, and capable of managing the complete product lifecycle from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities
- Design innovative footwear collections based on market trends and seasonal requirements.
- Develop concepts, sketches, technical drawings, and product specifications.
- Coordinate with factories, vendors, and suppliers throughout the product development process.
- Source materials, trims, components, and accessories for footwear production.
- Prepare tech packs, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and production documentation.
- Ensure product quality, fit, comfort, and timely sample development.
- Work closely with production and quality teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify new trends.
- Manage merchandising activities, costing, sampling, and production timelines.
- Follow up on sample approvals and bulk production schedules.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in footwear design and merchandising.
- Strong knowledge of footwear construction, materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience in product development and factory coordination.
- Good understanding of costing, sourcing, and merchandising.
- Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or CorelDRAW is preferred.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Preferred Candidate
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Leather Design, or a related field.
- Experience working with premium or fashion footwear brands will be an advantage.
Location: 734, Pace City II, Sector 37, Gurugram, Haryana – 122001
Interested candidates can apply by sharing their updated resume and portfolio.
Job Types: Full-time, Fresher
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Education:
Work Location: In person
