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Join the footwear revolution as a Creative Director at Vivobarefoot, leading design, innovation, and storytelling at the vibrant Bristol Nature HQ.
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Vivobarefoot is on a mission to redefine footwear, with a focus on innovation, credibility, and regeneration. We are looking for someone with a creative spark to help us lead the way and uphold our promise to regenerate.
Role Summary
- Define and lead the global product direction to ensure alignment with our mission and regenerative promise.
- Lead the colour and material strategy, direct the range architecture, and manage lifecycle planning.
- Champion circular and regenerative innovation, working closely with multiple teams on design intent, cost targets, and manufacturing feasibility.
Role Requirements
- More than 10 years' experience in senior Design and/or Product leadership, preferably in footwear design across various categories.
- Deep technical knowledge of footwear design, fit, tooling, materials, and prototyping.
- Proficiency in sketching, CAD, and Adobe Creative Suite, and strong skills in trend analysis, silhouette development, and material innovation.
- Proven track record in leading end-to-end product creation from concept to production.
Application Process Details
- Submit your application through our career site to join our team and contribute to this foot wear revolution.
Vivobarefoot is on a mission to lead the evolution of footwear with a focus on creative ambition, performance credibility, and regenerative innovation. As a Creative Director at our Bristol Nature HQ, you will be at the forefront of this transformative journey, operating in a hybrid role that merges design, innovation, and brand storytelling.
The role: You will define and own the global product direction, ensuring that every design reflects our mission and regenerative promise. Your responsibilities will include leading the colour and material strategy, directing the range architecture, and lifecycle planning. You will also champion circular and regenerative innovation, working closely with various teams to ensure alignment on design intent, cost targets, and production feasibility.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in senior Design and/or Product leadership, preferably in footwear design across multiple categories. You should have a deep technical knowledge of footwear design-for-manufacture, fit, tooling, materials, and prototyping. Proficiency in sketching, CAD, and Adobe Creative Suite is essential, along with strong skills in trend analysis, silhouette development, and material innovation. A proven track record in leading end-to-end product creation from concept through production is crucial.
Benefits: At Vivobarefoot, we value different perspectives as they spark creativity, drive innovation, and empower everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to inclusive hiring, welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
Applications details: To apply for this transformative role and join our team on this barefoot journey, please submit your application through our career site.
