Job Description

Our client is looking to fill the role of Sr. Designer Luxury Footwear. The Designer, Footwear will work with the Design Director & VP to initiate concepts each season that are fashion driven and reflective of the creative vision. The candidate must be organized & detail oriented, proactive and adaptable to shifting priorities. The Designer will be a part of a dynamic, creative environment where they will collaborate with talented designers and cross-functional partners in the business.

Responsibilities:

• Creates sketches and product prototypes throughout the conceptual design process.
• Partner with the Design Director and VP to develop and refine seasonal concept, materials, hardware, and color palette for footwear collections.
• Responsible for timeline adherence; ensure all design cards are completed accurately and delivered to Product Development on time; ensure all prototypes are available for product presentation and finalization.
• Responsible for upholding design integrity, high quality execution, and timeliness throughout the entire development process from concept through engineering and commercialization.
• Partners cross-functionally with Merchandising and Product Development/Technical Design on regular basis.
• Participates in meetings with cross-functional category partners.
• Seasonal international travel and partnering with colleagues and factories overseas
• Ability to work on multiple seasons at one time
• Adhere to seasonal and time and action calendars, ensuring that the category meets deadlines

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years of footwear design experience working for a luxury retailer
• Must provide digital portfolio of work
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to sketch both technical drawings and freeform renderings
• Experience developing product directly with factories; understanding of development from concept through engineering
• Understanding of materials, hardware, leather, and footwear construction required
• Must be able to build all tech packs and pass specs in a detailed, organized and clear manner for factory proto sample making

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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