DESIGN MANAGER, Singapore

CHARLES & KEITH Group is headquartered in Singapore and has more than 700 stores and 4000 employees worldwide.

• Lead the end‑to‑end design direction for women’s footwear collections, aligning with brand vision and commercial objectives.
• Identify and interpret emerging fashion, cultural, and consumer trends to inform seasonal design strategies.
• Translate insights into innovative, commercially viable footwear concepts across multiple categories.
• Oversee the design development process from initial ideation to final product delivery, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to bring concepts to life.
• Guide and mentor junior designers, fostering a high‑performing, collaborative and creative team environment.
• Drive design reviews, fittings and prototype evaluations, ensuring continuous refinement and excellence in product execution.
• Ensure alignment with market demands, consumer expectations and brand positioning across all design outputs.
• Establish clear timelines, priorities and deliverables to ensure on‑time execution of all design projects.
• Champion innovation in materials, construction and design techniques to enhance product differentiation.
• Maintain strong communication across global teams to ensure seamless project progression.

• Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, or a related discipline.
• More than 5 years of experience in women’s footwear design, with experience in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Strong, established portfolio showcasing creative direction, product development and commercial success across multiple footwear categories.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong ability in sketching, concept development and delivering compelling visual presentations.
• Deep understanding of materials including leather, construction techniques, silhouettes and color storytelling.
• Strong design sensibility with a modern, trend‑aware and customer‑centric perspective.
• Proven ability to balance creative vision with business and commercial objectives.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and team development skills.
• Highly adaptable, open to feedback and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for design, functionality and consumer experience.
• Positive, energetic and collaborative mindset.