This is not just another job – it is an opportunity to shape the future of women’s formal footwear. Ready to join us?
In ECCO Design Studio, we inspire and develop the collections of tomorrow creating products that provide our consumers with out of the box comfort using premium raw materials.
“You’ll join a growing team of creative souls with numerous nationalities and backgrounds. It’s a wonderful vibrant atmosphere where we bring ideas to life” says Louise Vanggaard Hansen, Chief of Staff, Design Studio.
Design the footprints of tomorrow
At our HQ in Tønder, you will play a key role in designing our women’s formal footwear collections.
You will work closely with color & material designers, 3D artist, our commercial team, and product developers in Europe and Asia. Your goal is to ensure that every design detail – from the perfect sole to the overall silhouette and female details – aligns with ECCO’s vision and the market’s needs.
More specifically, you will:
- Research trends, develop creative concepts, and translate them into commercial footwear designs
- Create prototypes (including soles and uppers) with our technical team and 3D artists ensuring they are technically feasible, made for walking and built around comfort and quality Organise your work based on seasonal plans, timelines, and deadlines, ensuring that each design fits within the global ECCO collection
- Present and optimise designs to key stakeholders, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and cost considerations
- Mentor junior designers to ensure growth and development of the design team
“To stay ahead of trends, we have a very agile way of working, and things change fast. But we always have each other’s back. If you need a helping hand, just say it – we are here for each other” says Louise.
Experienced designer with an eye for new styles
You are comfortable with change and can quickly adjust your designs – whether that means tweaking a sketch at the last minute or finding a smarter solution with the team. You also enjoy sharing your knowledge, offering feedback to team members junior designers, and helping them refine their work.
We also imagine that you:
- Have a conceptual design approach and 6+ years of international experience working as a footwear designer
- Bring experience with formal footwear within the ladies’ segment
- Have experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- Like to follow new trends and developments and you have the ability to incorporate that into the design work
- Speak and write English effortlessly – and you have the flexibility to travel to visit fairs and go on inspirational trips but not more than 20 days a year
Join our international and helpful colleagues
The Design Studio is a closely-knit team of creatives with expertise from shoe design to styling and innovation. We collaborate closely with ECCO’s product teams to develop the best design-solutions for each of our consumer’s many wearing-moments across each of the brand’s global markets.
And, as you have probably already noticed, we are a workplace with many cultures – so no matter your background, you will feel at home here.
Are you ready for your next challenge?
We will invite candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis, so do not hesitate to apply.
For additional information, you can reach out to Louise Vanggaard Hansen, Chief of Staff, Design Studio on +45 51 59 88 31.
Imagining yourself at ECCO? Get a glimpse of what your new exciting career entails on https://enter.ecco.com.
CREATE THE FOOTPRINTS OF TOMORROW
At ECCO, you become part of a meaningful, developing and multicultural workplace. You join a global family of more than 23,000 people who are proud to create the footprints of tomorrow.
Headquartered in Denmark, we are a family-owned company that offers international opportunities. Our offices and facilities have an informal culture and relaxed dress code - our shoe code is slightly stricter.
Join us and we guarantee lifelong learning - the speed of progress is up to you. So, if you´re curious, passionate and ready to make an impact, you´ll fit right in.