Footwear Designer

Sweet Apparel Inc.

is a fast-paced apparel manufacturer specializing in quick turn production for juniors, women’s, men’s, and kids’ clothing. The company is recognized for high standards in design, quality, and timely delivery to retail partners and brands. Teams collaborate closely across design, production, and operations to bring fashion-forward products to market efficiently.
SA Footwear

is a natural extension of Sweet Apparel's design and manufacturing expertise. The SA Footwear category spans casual sneakers, trendy boots, elegant heels, and comfortable flats made from man-made materials or leather. Whether it's coordinating with our apparel lines or creating standalone shoe collections, we apply the same rigorous quality control and trend insight to footwear as we do to apparel.
Position Summary

We are seeking an organized, creative, and enthusiastic Footwear Designer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. In this position, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in design, development, and production to deliver innovative, market-ready products that engage consumers and support business expansion. You will help guide seasonal collections, identify market opportunities, and share forward-thinking ideas from initial concept through final product delivery. If you offer a collaborative approach, a strong work ethic, and a growth-focused mindset, we welcome your application!
Key Responsibilities

Sketch and create specs and tech packs for the international manufacturing teams
Help create and inspire new ideas /concepts to execute a competitive product line that supports the brands’ strategic objectives, quality components, and trend concepts
Ability to balance and navigate between multiple footwear brands including aesthetics and overall design
Maintain knowledge of current and future trends by design forecasting and research market
Work with design team to create moods for the season (color palettes, prints, materials, etc.)
Prepare sketch boards/trend boards for team internal and external reviews
Communication with international development teams and agents
Domestic and International travel as necessary
Detailing / inputting specification sheets of footwear collections
Assist in prototype corrections, commercialization and fit approvals; including taking notes and submitting to international teams
General and basic operations including and not limited to: opening packages, keeping design room neat and organized to manage flow of development
Support with domestic and international shipments
Keen eye to detail and color variations
Qualifications

3-5+ years of footwear design experience
Technical ability and experience fit correcting shoes
Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design aesthetics, technical knowledge and product story telling abilities
Experience with footwear development process and working with international teams
Comprehensive knowledge of footwear materials, construction components, manufacturing process and fit considerations
Effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay strong attention to detail, and work within a team environment
Knowledge of CAD systems to assist in ideation and creative process
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), and Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to interpret trends for mass market to meet business and strategic needs
Ability to work and prioritize tasks and execute deadlines in a dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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