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What is The Paperplane Workshop?We are multi-disciplinary product design studio with a focus on Footwear, Apparel Accessories based in Italy, Supporting our clients with a full 360° service from concept to production. Working with various products brands from lifestyle sneakers to performance running.With a creative team in constant evolution we are looking to integrate a new Footwear Designer Developer in the next few months.What does the job entail?Work openly and collaboratively with a small passionate team of designers from diverse backgrounds including industrial, footwear, apparel, cmf and textile designers. Present and instruct designs and design refinements to the product team and manufacturing partners.Offer a unique design point of view and performance innovation solutions. Work openly and collaboratively across all aspects of the footwear creation process.Manage other designers and external consultants.What kind of person are we looking for?2+ years of Footwear Design ExperienceConsumer Knowledge particularly in Lifestyle Performance Proficiency with visually and verbally communicating ideas, thoughts and design work to a variety of functions.High technical ability and deep performance design knowledge “know-how”. .Uses design as a tool for inspired problem solving.Comfortable managing multiple work streams, thinking holistically and strategically Great collaborator, Able to work within a team of creatives and also cross functionally with Product Development, PSM (Product Strategy Merchandising), Sustainability and Innovation, Marketing, Supply Chain, etc...Comfortable solving problems through conversations, sketching, making, in the studio and in the sample room, via Zoom collaboration.Is flexible and able to work quickly/comfortable with tight deadlines, while managing ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-growing environment.Strong work ethic with a "No task is too small" attitude.Deep knowledge and understanding of the creative process.Responsive to feedback, capable of both receiving and giving comprehensive feedback. Self-starter attitude with team player mentality.3D Capabilities is a PlusMore Practical Skills NeededProficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite What do we offer?Competitive salaryPotential to touch various areas of project see all process at first handPossibility to work on multiple creative brands during the year.Great office environmentWe're based in small Italian town on the coast so food weather is pretty goodOh and our office has a sea view. not something most big brands can boast :)