- Location
- Northampton England UK
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
About John Lobb
John Lobb, a prestigious name in the world of luxury footwear, is renowned for its commitment to craftsmanship and quality. As part of the Hermès Group, John Lobb benefits from the rich heritage and global reach of one of the most esteemed luxury conglomerates. The brand offers a unique working environment where tradition meets innovation, providing employees with opportunities to grow within the luxury sector.
The Footwear Engineering Assistant supports product development by preparing CAD designs, patterns, tooling and grading and wear trials for bulk production. The role is full-time and unlimited contract.
Role & Responsibilities
- Produce CAD designs for each new style and create individual shoe-part patterns for cutting from acrylic using the two in-house lasers.
- Assist with grading new designs each season and send patterns externally for any necessary tooling to be made.
- Send digital pattern files to the in-house automated cutting machine, ensuring they are properly engineered to minimise production issues or delays.
- Ensure leather laser work is completed promptly and to a high standard.
- Track pattern trials through the factory, analyse feedback and communicate findings clearly to all involved parties through a visual report.
- Manage stock of pattern and grade trials, issue pairs for wear trials as needed, analyse wearer feedback and communicate findings clearly to all involved parties.
- Organise and send completed trial pairs to the factory shop when they are no longer needed for development.
- Check incoming last deliveries for consistency and conformity to specification.
- Carry out any other duties reasonably assigned.
Qualifications
- A CAD design qualification, a degree with CAD training, and/or industry experience.
- Demonstrable experience with CAD/CAM software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Skills
Education
A CAD design qualification, a degree with CAD training, and/or industry experience.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Northampton, England, UK.
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Culture
John Lobb fosters a culture of excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the brand's legacy of quality and craftsmanship. The work environment is collaborative, with a focus on continuous learning and innovation.
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