Creative Head

Job highlights

• Skills Required: . Bachelors or Master s degree in Footwear Design,Industrial Design,or related field
• . 8-10 years of experience in footwear design,with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role
• Experience working with trend forecasting platforms and consumer insight tools

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Design Head to lead the footwear design vertical for Cult Sport . The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting the design direction for our footwear category, translating brand strategy into trend-forward and consumer-relevant products, and collaborating across functions to bring collections to life.

• Strategic Direction: Define seasonal design themes, color palettes, and material stories aligned with brand positioning and consumer trends.

• Product Creation: Lead the design and development of footwear collections from concept sketches to final prototypes.

• Trend Analysis: Leverage WGSN, competitor mapping, and other forecasting platforms to build trend-right collections.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, content, and product development teams to ensure design consistency and storytelling across all consumer touchpoints.

• CAD Development: Oversee the creation of 2D CADs and detailed tech packs for sampling and production.

• Design Software Expertise: Be hands-on with Adobe Illustrator , Photoshop , and other design tools to support the team in concept visualisation and presentations.

• Vendor Interaction: Liaise with factories, vendors, and sampling teams to ensure timely development of prototypes and commercial samples.

• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a small team of designers, fostering creativity and executional excellence.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's or Master s degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, or related field.

• 8-10 years of experience in footwear design, with at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.

• Strong portfolio showcasing footwear design and development process.

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and basic tools.

• Solid understanding of footwear construction, materials, and fit.

• Experience working with trend forecasting platforms and consumer insight tools.

• Excellent communication, project management, and team leadership skills.