Footwear Designer

Responsibilities • Design both men and women’s footwear across multiple brands.

• Involvement throughout the production process, from the initial concept through final sample approval, aligning with brand DNA and merchandising direction.

• Create detailed tech packs including material callouts, colorways, construction notes, and measurements

• Own the process from first proto through TOP approval, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards

• Document feedback clearly, and issue detailed, production-ready corrections to factories

• Ensure timely sample turnaround by anticipating production risks and communicating daily with factories

• Partner cross-functionally with Design and Production to balance aesthetic intent with manufacturability and cost efficiency

• Manage multiple projects against the seasonal calendar and keep deliverables on track

• Maintain organized, up-to-date technical files to support seamless development-to-bulk transitions

Qualifications • 2+ years of footwear design experience in fashion, lifestyle, or athletic categories

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and familiarity with 3D tools

• Strong portfolio showing range across casual, fashion, and/or performance footwear

• Deep knowledge of footwear construction, lasts, materials, and manufacturing processes

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage several brands or projects at once

• Experience working with overseas factories and a clear understanding of costing and production timelines

• Excellent hand-sketching and communication skills; comfortable presenting ideas and taking direction