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Color and Materials Footwear Designer - February 2026
Herzogenerauch, HerzogenerauchFor one of our clients in the fashion industry, we are looking for a freelance Footwear Color Material Designer.
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
a. Short Description
The scope of the project is Product Design for Originals Kids – FW27 season.
b. Purpose
The objective of the project is to create impactful product designs and color & material concepts for the FW27 Originals Kids collection.
This collection has significant cultural and financial importance. The Kids team works on key franchises and collaborations with major international brands and represents a major volume driver for the Kids business.
c. Need for External Contractor
An external contractor is required due to the need for:
2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION
Marketing will provide briefs and all relevant product information upfront.
The contractor will independently perform the following services:
Design a portion of the Originals Kids FW27 collection in accordance with the marketing briefs.
3. TIMELINES & MILESTONES
Start date: 16/02/2026
End date: 26/06/2026
Estimated working days: 90 in total or 38.5 hours/week
Work setup: 50% onsite in Herzogenerauch, Germany / 50% remote
Travel: Mandatory travel to Asia for 2 weeks (end of May – beginning of June)
1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
a. Short Description
The scope of the project is Product Design for Originals Kids – FW27 season.
b. Purpose
The objective of the project is to create impactful product designs and color & material concepts for the FW27 Originals Kids collection.
This collection has significant cultural and financial importance. The Kids team works on key franchises and collaborations with major international brands and represents a major volume driver for the Kids business.
c. Need for External Contractor
An external contractor is required due to the need for:
- Expertise in both product design and color & materials design
- A fresh perspective
- Strong knowledge of the sneaker market and culture, which is not available internally
Marketing will provide briefs and all relevant product information upfront.
The contractor will independently perform the following services:
- Attend onsite project briefings due to physical materials for each product
- Create footwear concept designs based on the provided vision and project brief (max. 250 articles)
- Develop initial product and color & material concepts and directions (max. 250 articles)
- Produce detailed design files including:
- Technical specifications
- CADs
- Bills of Materials
- Technical drawings
- Revise rollouts based on consolidated feedback from review sessions
- Prepare and finalize color CADs and material maps for handover to the Development team and suppliers/factories
- Create clear and compelling design presentations (PowerPoint, Miro, or other design tools)
- Upload files to digital platforms (Creation Portal, SharePoint, Miro, etc.)
- Attend onsite design reviews with Design and Marketing teams
- Attend FW27 Asia factory trip to review physical samples and adjust designs onsite
- Independently adjust designs based on feedback and professional expertise
- Submit all documentation, handouts, and guidelines for approval
Design a portion of the Originals Kids FW27 collection in accordance with the marketing briefs.
- April 24, 2026: Handover of all documentation, presentations, and design tech packs
- May 25 – June 19, 2026: Asia factory trip for physical sample review and onsite adjustments (or according to project calendar)
Start date: 16/02/2026
End date: 26/06/2026
Estimated working days: 90 in total or 38.5 hours/week
Work setup: 50% onsite in Herzogenerauch, Germany / 50% remote
Travel: Mandatory travel to Asia for 2 weeks (end of May – beginning of June)