Sneaker Maker – Custom Footwear Artist

About the role

Golden Goose is seeking a creative and customer‑focused Sneaker Maker to join its Punta del Este store. You will co‑create personalized footwear using a range of artistic techniques while delivering an engaging brand experience.

Key responsibilities

• Co‑create bespoke Golden Goose products with clients, applying drawing, illustration, watercolor, acrylic, embroidery and basic sewing techniques.
• Guide customers through the co‑creation journey, maintaining brand storytelling and values.
• Drive sales through strategic cross‑selling and up‑selling, supporting both pre‑sale and post‑sale activities.
• Act as a Sales Associate when not co‑creating, handling floor sales, stockroom duties, inventory management and opening/closing procedures.
• Register customers on the Golden App for segmentation and profiling.
• Maintain the co‑creation area according to visual merchandising standards and ensure health & safety compliance.

Required profile

• Fluency in the local language; additional languages a plus.
• Previous retail or customer‑service experience.
• Strong problem‑solving, time‑management and interpersonal skills.
• Artistic talent with hand‑drawing abilities and basic sewing.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and occasional travel.
• Education in design or art fields preferred.

Required skills

• Marker drawing
• Watercolor painting
• Acrylic painting
• Embroidery
• Basic sewing