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Job Description

Bata Group is one of the world's leading manufacturers and retailers of quality footwear. A global concern with more than 30,000 employees, 24 production facilities, over 5,000 stores in more than 70 countries across the globe, Bata has been providing the best shoes at the best prices, backed by unparalleled service, for 120 years. Since its founding in 1894 by Thomas Bata, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to responsible and innovative business models in the belief that capital is not just money, buildings, or technology, but, more importantly, people, knowledge, and core values. This visionary approach has enabled the company to meet each new challenge with creativity and foresight, while earning the trust and confidence of customers, employees, and the communities in which it does business. Today, Bata's pioneering decentralized production system, featuring semi-autonomous regional facilities guided by three regional business units, allows the company to quickly adapt to changes in the marketplace and seize potential growth opportunities. It also continues Bata's long tradition of being sensitive to cultural and national differences and enables it to proudly function as a local company in every country it serves. Bata Brand SA Bata is the leading international company in the footwear market and is present on five continents. The different continents are represented by five business units. Each business unit is organized according to the specificities of each country. Bata Global headquarters are based out of Avenue d’Ouchy 61, 1006 Lausanne, Switzerland. Description of the Role Reporting to the VP Global Design, and part of the Men’s design team within Bata's Global Design organization, the Designer – Men’s Footwear contributes to the development of seasonal collections that bring Bata's design vision and brand DNA to life for the Men’s category. This role requires a capable, detail-oriented designer with solid technical and creative skills, and a genuine interest in trends, materials, and consumer needs relevant to Men’s footwear. The Designer works under the guidance of the Senior Designer, Men’s Footwear, taking ownership of specific product families and design deliverables within the wider Men’s collection. Each season, the Designer supports the development of a successful Men’s collection in keeping with the spirit of quality and innovation that defines Bata, contributing designs, sketches, and technical specifications that are handed off to Prototyping, Sourcing, and Product Development. Success in this role requires attention to detail and a willingness to learn how design decisions connect to commercial outcomes, working within Bata's brand guidelines while being sensitive to the diversity of markets, cultures, and consumers Bata serves. Key Responsibilities Design and develop specific product families within the Men’s seasonal collection — styles and silhouettes — in collaboration with the Designer, Colours & Materials, and under the direction of the Senior Designer, Men’s Footwear. Produce sketches, technical drawings, and design specifications that translate collection direction into production-ready designs. Support the Senior Designer in drawing up the Men’s collection plan each season, contributing sales and consumer insight analysis where relevant. Liaise with stylists and modelists on the development of assigned styles, ensuring design intent is respected through to sample and production stages. Contribute to pricing and margin discussions for assigned product families, ensuring designs are commercially viable and aligned with market positioning. Support competitor studies and market trend monitoring relevant to Men’s footwear, feeding insights back to the Senior Designer and wider team. Support prototype development and feasibility reviews for assigned styles, liaising with the studio and, where needed, Legal Affairs on model registration. Help maintain visual and brand consistency for the Men’s collection across internal design and communication tools. Contribute to the preparation of sales support and sales training materials for the Men’s collection, in liaison with the Business Development team. Take part in brief previews and subsidiary/regional reviews for the Men’s collection, alongside the Senior Designer. Reporting Reports to: VP Global Design Part of the Men’s design team, alongside a Senior Designer, Men’s Footwear and a Junior Designer, Men’s Footwear, all reporting to the VP Global Design. Profile & Leadership Attributes Work Experience The ideal candidate brings: 4 to 5 years' experience as a Designer within the footwear, fashion, or lifestyle environment, ideally with exposure to Men’s product. Solid technical design skills, including sketching and technical specification, with a working knowledge of materials and construction to collaborate effectively with the Colours & Materials team. Product and quality awareness, with attention to detail, organization, and rigor across the design and development process. Fashion sense and creativity, with a developing ability to analyse, formalize, and present design ideas in a proposal-driven way. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with Merchandising, Product Development, Product Line Management, and Prototyping. Genuine interest in trend intelligence, competitor activity, and consumer insight, and how these translate into design decisions. Comfortable working within global brand guidelines and open to feedback and coaching from the Senior Designer and VP Global Design. Language Proficiency English (Fluent) Conditions of Employment On-site Location Amsterdam, The Netherlands Why Work at BATA People are at the heart of what we do. From the consumers and customers we serve to the communities in which we operate, to the employees who drive our success year after year. Through our CSR programs, volunteering, and philanthropy, we deepen our connections with the company, our colleagues, and the communities in which we operate. What We Offer Competitive salary, generous benefits, and a respect for work-life balance form the foundation of what we offer at Bata. We then go the extra mile to train and equip our employees to make the most of the opportunities available to them. We provide industry-leading development programs to foster a Culture of teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence in everything we do. As a global brand, we value diversity and mobility, encouraging our people to pursue positions in new regions that will help them grow professionally and personally. Our multicultural leadership team is representative of this commitment and our brand’s international footprint. Joining Bata means joining a company where you can have an impact, where y

Core Responsibilities

Design and develop assigned product families for Bata’s seasonal men’s footwear collection, producing sketches, technical drawings, and specifications while collaborating with design, prototyping, sourcing, and product development teams. Support collection planning, trend and competitor research, pricing and feasibility reviews, sample development, brand consistency, and sales materials.

Requirements

Candidates should have 4 to 5 years of design experience in footwear, fashion, or lifestyle, ideally with exposure to men’s products, along with strong sketching and technical specification skills and working knowledge of materials and construction. The role also requires creativity, attention to detail, commercial and consumer awareness, collaborative communication, and fluent English.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Benefits
• Work-Life Balance
• Employee Training and Development Programs