Hello there! I’m Juliusz Slaski, a footwear designer hungry to make a mark in the footwear industry. I have a special interest in the instersection of art and science, or fashion and performance in footwear; I seek both aesthetic and functional excellence in my work.

After graduating from the University of Alberta in 2018, I pursued several footwear-related education experiences, including internships and masterclasses at adidas, New Balance, Poppy Barley and cycling brand Showers Pass.

Since 2021, I have worked at Bata designing for Power Athletics, and for the last year+ working as the lead designer and product manager for outdoor-focused footwear brand, Weinbrenner.

Growing up with sports and art at front of mind, I inevitably developed a healthy footwear obsession, and have been called “a walking encyclopedia of footwear” by my peers.

I believe that the pursuit of new ideas, technologies, materials, aesthetics, and elevated user experience are vital elements of good footwear design.

I am currently located in Toronto, Canada, and open to relocate globally.

Work Experiences/

Weinbrenner Outdoor | Brand Manager + Global Product Coordinator + Lead Designer ( March 2023 - Present )

Power Footwear | Junior Footwear Designer + Developer ( June 2021 - March 2023 )

Education/

Bachelor of Design with Distinction | University of Alberta ( Fall 2018 )

Pensole | Footwear Design Intensive Courses at Pensole Academy - Portland OR, Adidas Brooklyn Creator Farm - Brooklyn NY, New Balance - Lawrence MA ( 2018, 2019 )