Design at Clarks has never been more exciting

posted by Clarks Jobs
12 June 2013

From rugged retro boots and quintessentially vintage brogues through to bright, bold sixties-style wedges and 1920s courts, heritage fashion has never shone more brightly on the market. Iconic British styles are having a huge influence on international fashion. And when it comes to British heritage footwear, one name says it all. Gone are the days that we were just associated with sturdy school shoes and comfy loafers. We’ve sprinted proudly from strength to strength and established ourselves as the UK’s leading footwear brand. With everyone from Florence Welch to Robert Pattison sporting our shoes and collaborations with the likes of Eley Kishimoto, Clarks has never been cooler, all around the world.

When other Brit brands are struggling to weather the stormy economic climates, we’re proud to be achieving record profit levels. What’s the secret? There isn’t one. We’ve just worked hard and challenge ourselves constantly, never resting on our laurels or success. It hasn’t been easy; we’ve taken risks and made bold steps, opening stores on every continent. All the while, we’ve point-blank refused to compromise on excellence of quality, fit and comfort. Now over 50% of our profit comes from international markets but home is still very much where the heart is, with shoes being designed in our Somerset factory where it all began. Our incredible, all-under-one-roof headquarters boasts the UK’s only last-making facility, an archive of every shoe we’ve ever created and market-leading 3D printing and rapid prototyping technology.

Right now is the perfect time to be a designer at Clarks and create our shoes of the future. Shoes that’ll sell all over the world and shape our success. We’ve put together a campaign to show you just how special design is at Clarks, see more at http://pinterest.com/designatclarks/where-brilliant-design-comes-alive/

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