Adults Footwear - Senior Designer
Clarks group, Needham Heights, Massachusetts, United States
Job Description
Posted Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
SENIOR WOMEN'S FOOTWEAR DESIGNER
The Senior Designer has 10+ years of experience in footwear design and a proven record of creating innovative and compelling footwear products for a target consumer in alignment with seasonal strategies and brand initiatives. Possessing a high level of technical skill, the Senior Designer is experienced with multiple shoe constructions, materials and processes and is ready to tackle projects of all levels of difficulty. Possessing the ability to work independently, the Senior Designer can be relied upon to complete projects with little or no supervision, on time and according to brand strategies. The opportunity for growth is available as the Senior Designer proves their ability to mentor less experienced Designers and take the lead on and manage key projects from concept to fruition.
With a strong focus on consumer‑awareness, continuously seeks new ways to identify needs and drive innovation, to ensure increased market share for the Clarks brand. Helps to build a high‑energy culture and collaborative working environment, which attracts and retains young‑in‑spirit, talented designers who can create and develop innovative, forward‑thinking, consumer‑centric products, reflecting the authenticity, heritage and handwriting of the Clarks brand. Exhibits the skills and capabilities to positively influence the Design Team and broader product team to simplify and deliver operational excellence and ensure that work gets done efficiently in a focused, consumer‑centric way. Works collaboratively with the Design Team and broader organization to promote inclusivity and shared values across all functions.
What You’ll Do:
Shops the market throughout the season and utilizes resources like WGSN, Peclers, Business of Fashion and Social Media to identify, analyze and translate marketplace trends for target consumer.
Collaborating with Design Team, researches/identifies upcoming trends and themes and mentors the team in the creation of clear and concise seasonal stories conveying mood, compelling color and material toolkits and key silhouettes.
Designs and develops 3-5 key new constructions per season from sketch to last development to upper and outsole prototype working with Product Line Management, Engineering and Materials Teams to drive innovation and meet commercial requirements of the brief.
Working with existing key constructions, creates new upper design concepts to reimagine or reinvent as required to meet strategic goals.
Creates dynamic product concept boards to visually communicate design solutions and seasonal direction.
Leads and contributes to team meetings, design reviews and presentations.
Volunteers to take on additional projects as needed to satisfy sales and merchandising requests.
Meets or exceeds all deliverable and timeline requirements according to business strategy and seasonal calendar.
Domestic and international travel for market research and new construction development.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent
10+ years of work experience in footwear design
Proven creative and technical ability demonstrated through portfolio of work projects
Strong sketching and 2D rendering skills required
Strong technical drawing skills required
Strong presentation and storytelling skills required
Strong leadership skills required
Receptive to constructive feedback, embraces change, able to change direction and take on new challenges as marketplace shifts and consumer needs evolve
Takes initiative, volunteers for special projects, gets the job done without waiting for direction
Meticulous and detail-oriented, takes pride in doing quality work
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once
Strong time management skills: working to a deadline, working independently
Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative team player
Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and PowerPoint
Disclaimer This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company's discretion at any time, with or without notice.
About Clarks Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brother James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off cuts. At the time it was ground‑breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs that have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and Launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognizable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks. This season, we’re proud to introduce the Clarks Collective: five incredible activists championing authentic social change. From mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights to greater racial equality, these trailblazers are committed to creating a brighter future for us all‑bringing to life Clarks’ new global campaign, for the World Ahead. Through spotlighting their stories and supporting their chosen charities and initiatives, we’re ready to lead the way. After all, we’re the originators, not imitators. It’s who we are, who we’ve always been. And to change the world of tomorrow, we’re doing things differently today. As a global employer, Clarks is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. We strive to create a productive environment which everyone has an equal chance to succeed at all levels through the organization. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, disability, marital status, color, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender re‑assignment', complying with local legislative requirements. Actual compensation within a pay range will be based on factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, performance, Clarks’ business needs, internal equity and any statutory obligations.The pay range for this role may be modified by Clarks at any time in the future.
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SENIOR WOMEN'S FOOTWEAR DESIGNER
The Senior Designer has 10+ years of experience in footwear design and a proven record of creating innovative and compelling footwear products for a target consumer in alignment with seasonal strategies and brand initiatives. Possessing a high level of technical skill, the Senior Designer is experienced with multiple shoe constructions, materials and processes and is ready to tackle projects of all levels of difficulty. Possessing the ability to work independently, the Senior Designer can be relied upon to complete projects with little or no supervision, on time and according to brand strategies. The opportunity for growth is available as the Senior Designer proves their ability to mentor less experienced Designers and take the lead on and manage key projects from concept to fruition.
With a strong focus on consumer‑awareness, continuously seeks new ways to identify needs and drive innovation, to ensure increased market share for the Clarks brand. Helps to build a high‑energy culture and collaborative working environment, which attracts and retains young‑in‑spirit, talented designers who can create and develop innovative, forward‑thinking, consumer‑centric products, reflecting the authenticity, heritage and handwriting of the Clarks brand. Exhibits the skills and capabilities to positively influence the Design Team and broader product team to simplify and deliver operational excellence and ensure that work gets done efficiently in a focused, consumer‑centric way. Works collaboratively with the Design Team and broader organization to promote inclusivity and shared values across all functions.
What You’ll Do:
Shops the market throughout the season and utilizes resources like WGSN, Peclers, Business of Fashion and Social Media to identify, analyze and translate marketplace trends for target consumer.
Collaborating with Design Team, researches/identifies upcoming trends and themes and mentors the team in the creation of clear and concise seasonal stories conveying mood, compelling color and material toolkits and key silhouettes.
Designs and develops 3-5 key new constructions per season from sketch to last development to upper and outsole prototype working with Product Line Management, Engineering and Materials Teams to drive innovation and meet commercial requirements of the brief.
Working with existing key constructions, creates new upper design concepts to reimagine or reinvent as required to meet strategic goals.
Creates dynamic product concept boards to visually communicate design solutions and seasonal direction.
Leads and contributes to team meetings, design reviews and presentations.
Volunteers to take on additional projects as needed to satisfy sales and merchandising requests.
Meets or exceeds all deliverable and timeline requirements according to business strategy and seasonal calendar.
Domestic and international travel for market research and new construction development.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or equivalent
10+ years of work experience in footwear design
Proven creative and technical ability demonstrated through portfolio of work projects
Strong sketching and 2D rendering skills required
Strong technical drawing skills required
Strong presentation and storytelling skills required
Strong leadership skills required
Receptive to constructive feedback, embraces change, able to change direction and take on new challenges as marketplace shifts and consumer needs evolve
Takes initiative, volunteers for special projects, gets the job done without waiting for direction
Meticulous and detail-oriented, takes pride in doing quality work
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once
Strong time management skills: working to a deadline, working independently
Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative team player
Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office including Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and PowerPoint
Disclaimer This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company's discretion at any time, with or without notice.
About Clarks Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brother James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off cuts. At the time it was ground‑breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs that have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and Launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognizable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks. This season, we’re proud to introduce the Clarks Collective: five incredible activists championing authentic social change. From mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights to greater racial equality, these trailblazers are committed to creating a brighter future for us all‑bringing to life Clarks’ new global campaign, for the World Ahead. Through spotlighting their stories and supporting their chosen charities and initiatives, we’re ready to lead the way. After all, we’re the originators, not imitators. It’s who we are, who we’ve always been. And to change the world of tomorrow, we’re doing things differently today. As a global employer, Clarks is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. We strive to create a productive environment which everyone has an equal chance to succeed at all levels through the organization. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, disability, marital status, color, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender re‑assignment', complying with local legislative requirements. Actual compensation within a pay range will be based on factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, performance, Clarks’ business needs, internal equity and any statutory obligations.The pay range for this role may be modified by Clarks at any time in the future.
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