Footwear and Accessories Product Designer

Footwear and Accessories Product Designer
We are seeking a creative and talented Footwear and Accessory Designer to join our team based in New York, USA. The ideal candidate will be fashion obsessed with the ability to demonstrate a keen sense of taste and aesthetic judgement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage creation and development of all footwear and accessory collections from initial design handoff to final production alongside the CEO.

Coordinate sample development, ensuring prototypes meet design intent, fit, and quality standards.

Source and evaluate leathers, fabrics, trims, and hardware for performance, cost, and aesthetic alignment.

Partner with factories and vendors to negotiate pricing, lead times, and minimums.

Monitor supplier performance and troubleshoot production challenges.

Work with sourcing to meet target FOBs and margin requirements without compromising quality.

Focusing on enhancing the details, fabrication and construction of timeless silhouettes ensuring everything is truly original and tasteful.

Create technical drawings and specifications for production.

Preparing monthly release CAD boards for display.

Preparing design and sign-off meeting note packs.

Undertake and compile competitor shop reports and seasonal/monthly trend reports.

Complete inspiration research.

Requirements

Minimum 5 + years’ experience in a similar role.

Experience working for/with high‑end tasteful retailers is essential.

Exceptional levels of taste and aesthetic judgement is essential.

Confident using Adobe Software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).

Highly organised with good time management skills.

Willingness and flexibility to adapt ways of working to meet brand requirements and deadlines.

A confident individual with the ability to individually present work to a wider team.

Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type
Full‑time

Job function
Product Management

Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion

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