Footwear Designer

We are looking for a Senior Designer to join our footwear team who has a passion for footwear. This is a great opportunity for those looking to be a part of an energetic, creative, and collaborative group. Our designers have been shaping our department for the better season after season.

Role and Responsibilities

Design ownership over brands, assigned based on aesthetic and creative strengths, responsible for creating digital CADs for full seasonal collections.

Create and then present tech packages with information necessary in order to communicate design specific detail necessary to hand off to the design team and factories

Manage and oversee PLM system

Provide design direction as well as design alongside a team of designers, prepare sample requests, review, critique, test, and approve submitted samples while adhering to product, color, and material standards

Strong eye for trend, conducting valuable market research, bringing ideas to weekly meeting and inspiring other members of design team

Works closely with design director with creative freedom throughout process

Communicate effectively with overseas team to resolve any technical or timing issues

Work cross-functionally and professionally with product development team, communicating clearly to ensure the design is produced how you envisioned

Primarily design in Illustrator with minimal retouching in Photoshop

Bring new ideas and concepts to table regularly

Adjust product styling or functionality as needed after receiving feedback from inhouse product testing

Assist in creating pitches for current and new licenses

Help to create pitches for new licenses

Present and participate in meetings with licensors and buyers

Perform comp shopping and store shopping activities to monitor the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation.

Use all available resources to stay updated on forward trends (WGSN, RVCF, etc.)

Qualifications

5+ years’ experience in footwear.

Experience in working for a wholesale company managing multiple licenses a plus

Creative edge, bringing new ideas and trends to the table

Excellent project management skills

Positive team player

Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

Proficient Illustrator & working knowledge of Photoshop

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong knowledge of customers and buyers’ expectations

Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support the department’s business needs

Understand and follow Gina’s employee policies and procedures

Benefits and Perks

Hybrid work schedule & early Fridays

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options

401K & Profit sharing

Team building and Company events

NY Pay Transparency
The pay range for this position is ($65-75) annually based on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Recruitment Agencies
Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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