Kids Slipper Designer
Kids’ Slipper Designer
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful supplier to leading UK high street retailers and supermarkets, specialising in lifestyle products including slippers, nightwear and loungewear.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and trend-driven **Designer with proven experience in kids’ slippers, particularly 3D character and plush styles**.
**This is a key requirement for the role.** We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and demonstrate a strong portfolio of highly commercial **kids’ character slippers**. This specialist area requires strong illustrative and sculptural skills, with the ability to translate characters and concepts into appealing, commercially viable 3D products.
The Role
* Design commercially successful seasonal slipper collections for major UK high street and supermarket customers, with a strong focus on **kids’ 3D character and plush slippers**.
* Research emerging fashion, lifestyle and consumer trends to create mood boards, colour palettes and seasonal direction.
* Develop creative yet commercial concepts aligned to customer handwriting, market positioning and target pricing.
* Produce high-quality CADs, hand sketches, technical drawings and detailed product specifications.
* Work closely with Design, Product Development, Sourcing and Account Management teams throughout the development process.
* Present concepts and collections to customers and respond confidently to feedback.
* Manage multiple projects and deadlines across various customer accounts.
* Communicate with UK and China-based teams and travel when required.
## About You
* **Proven experience designing kids’ slippers, particularly 3D character, novelty and plush styles.**
* A strong portfolio demonstrating highly commercial character-led product.
* Strong illustrative and sculptural design skills.
* Excellent CAD, presentation and hand-sketching ability.
* A strong commercial eye and understanding of trends, materials, construction and product development.
* Highly organised, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing creative business with strong relationships across the UK retail market, offering excellent exposure, variety and career development.