Women's Footwear Designer II - Genesco Brands Group
Genesco, Nashville, TN, United States
Overview
The Footwear Designer will join Genesco Branded Group’s design team and report to the SVP of Design, contributing to the creation of commercial, brand-relevant women’s footwear across the portfolio. This role is ideal for a designer with a strong passion for women’s casual, western, and lifestyle footwear, viewed through a lens that blends authenticity, heritage, versatility, and modern style. The designer will be responsible for developing footwear concepts that resonate with the female consumer, balancing western influence with comfort, wearability, and everyday utility. Working collaboratively with product development and cross-functional partners, the role requires hands-on involvement throughout the design process—from trend research and concept development through execution—bringing thoughtful, consumer-driven women’s products to life across casual, lifestyle, and western-inspired categories.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the SVP of Design, design and develop products that are industry leading, brand relevant, and commercial.
Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to create market relevant products across multiple categories, ensuring integrity with respect to last, upper, and model development.
Execute the complete vision, including Color/Cads and Materials, along with fully completed tech packs.
Deliver on-time product solutions in conjunction with the Product Development calendar and varying business needs, ensuring that all deadlines, line plans, and deliverables are met.
Provide and present timely and relevant business, design, consumer, and cultural storytelling in conjunction with specific projects and briefs.
Study and research current and future trends; maintain expert knowledge in design trends, production techniques, and new technologies.
Special projects as assigned.
Experience And Skills You'll Need To Have
Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field.
4+ years of experience in footwear design.
Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Ability to create mechanical drawings and read blueprints.
Working knowledge of duty rates of footwear, aiding in material selections in hitting pricing objectives.
Proficient in creating line art and color CADs in Illustrator.
Working knowledge of Macintosh systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and PLM.
Hands-on footwear development skills – proto corrections, materials, tech packs, specs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Energetic, inspiring, creative, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic about design.
Self-motivated and a team player.
Organized and detail-oriented; able to ask questions and seek understanding first.
Driven to exceed expectations; adaptable, versatile, and able to work under pressure.
Ability to work under deadlines, manage multiple priorities, work independently, take initiative.
Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and fast-track projects as needed.
Strong knowledge of fashion and market trends with an understanding of each brand's market position.
Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.
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The Footwear Designer will join Genesco Branded Group’s design team and report to the SVP of Design, contributing to the creation of commercial, brand-relevant women’s footwear across the portfolio. This role is ideal for a designer with a strong passion for women’s casual, western, and lifestyle footwear, viewed through a lens that blends authenticity, heritage, versatility, and modern style. The designer will be responsible for developing footwear concepts that resonate with the female consumer, balancing western influence with comfort, wearability, and everyday utility. Working collaboratively with product development and cross-functional partners, the role requires hands-on involvement throughout the design process—from trend research and concept development through execution—bringing thoughtful, consumer-driven women’s products to life across casual, lifestyle, and western-inspired categories.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the SVP of Design, design and develop products that are industry leading, brand relevant, and commercial.
Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to create market relevant products across multiple categories, ensuring integrity with respect to last, upper, and model development.
Execute the complete vision, including Color/Cads and Materials, along with fully completed tech packs.
Deliver on-time product solutions in conjunction with the Product Development calendar and varying business needs, ensuring that all deadlines, line plans, and deliverables are met.
Provide and present timely and relevant business, design, consumer, and cultural storytelling in conjunction with specific projects and briefs.
Study and research current and future trends; maintain expert knowledge in design trends, production techniques, and new technologies.
Special projects as assigned.
Experience And Skills You'll Need To Have
Bachelor’s degree in industrial design or related field.
4+ years of experience in footwear design.
Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
Ability to create mechanical drawings and read blueprints.
Working knowledge of duty rates of footwear, aiding in material selections in hitting pricing objectives.
Proficient in creating line art and color CADs in Illustrator.
Working knowledge of Macintosh systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and PLM.
Hands-on footwear development skills – proto corrections, materials, tech packs, specs.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Energetic, inspiring, creative, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic about design.
Self-motivated and a team player.
Organized and detail-oriented; able to ask questions and seek understanding first.
Driven to exceed expectations; adaptable, versatile, and able to work under pressure.
Ability to work under deadlines, manage multiple priorities, work independently, take initiative.
Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and fast-track projects as needed.
Strong knowledge of fashion and market trends with an understanding of each brand's market position.
Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.
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