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
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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.

• 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
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• 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.

• 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.
Reference: KM15749B