Footwear Designer

ARNE is an apparel and footwear brand/retailer based in Birchwood Park near Warrington, UK. We design and develop our products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east and then ship directly to our customers, via ARNEclo.com. We have recently branched out and are now also available via Selfridges both in store and online, with plans for our own very first store set to open in summer 2025.

We have ambitious objectives over the next decade with the team believing all targets are achievable through new product category launches in shoes and womenswear alongside the creation of paid media, CRM activity and further international growth to amplify the great product / brand assets we have already created.

We have come a long way from Mum’s bungalow where it started in 2018, to our all-new fully bespoke HQ. This office will be our home for the next 5-10 years at least and although it’s not quite our style to shout too loudly, it is the place where we aim to take the brand GLOBAL and become a truly iconic UK brand.

• Designing new products and product move-ons for our footwear ranges
• Working closely with the Co-Founder and Senior Footwear Designer to develop new concepts
• Creating tech packs with CADS and researching new technical fabrics, trims and soles
• Collaborating with manufacturers in Portugal and the rest of the world to bring product concepts to life
• Management of all footwear samples
• Maintaining awareness of industry trends and competitors
• Ensuring designs are aligned with the ARNE brand aesthetic
• Any other ad hoc duties as required

Essential Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in footwear design
• Relevant degree in Footwear/Fashion Design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong understanding of footwear construction and technology
• Passion for the industry and staying up-to-date with trends
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.

• We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2024 & 2025!
• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off  
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
• Option to buy / sell holidays
• Generous staff discount
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance
• Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100’s of places
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.