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About the Role
This role is responsible for the design and execution of women's casual fashion sneakers, blending modern design, Cole Haan DNA, performance innovation, and materialization to create versatile, elevated sneakers for the Cole Haan woman. As a senior creative leader, this designer will translate brand strategy, consumer insights, and cultural trends into commercially successful products while upholding Cole Haan's legacy of craftsmanship, comfort, and innovation.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design for women’s fashion sneakers and Hybrid sneakers from concept through final execution.
- Create seasonally relevant sneaker silhouettes across good, better and best price tiers that balance style, trend, comfort, and performance.
- Translate Cole Haan brand DNA—craft, innovation, and modern versatility—into compelling women’s product.
- Design uppers and tooling concepts aligned with the Cole Haan seasonal playbook and overall sneaker strategy.
- Partner closely with Design Leadership, Product Management and Product Development to ensure designs meet brand, consumer, margin, and calendar requirements.
- Collaborate with Innovation and Development teams to integrate Cole Haan innovation technologies.
- Review and correct prototypes, providing clear, actionable feedback in partnership with development to improve aesthetics and functionality.
- Present design concepts and seasonal strategies to cross-functional and leadership teams.
- Maintain strong awareness of women’s fashion, sneaker culture, lifestyle trends, and the competitive landscape.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related field.
- 7–10+ years of multi-tier / multi-channel footwear design experience, with a strong focus on women’s sneakers.
- Demonstrated success designing women’s product that blends style and comfort.
- Experience working with global development and manufacturing partners.
- Strong understanding of sneaker construction, materials, and comfort-driven design.
- Proven ability to balance creativity with commercial viability.
- Strong fashion sensibility with a clear point of view on women’s lifestyle sneakers.
- Excellent sketching, concept development, and visual storytelling skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; 3D design tools a plus.
- Deep knowledge of premium materials, color, and finishes appropriate for women’s footwear.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across design, merchandising, development, and innovation teams.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple seasons simultaneously.
- Must submit application with link to online portfolio or work samples.
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D design tools
- Sketching
- Concept development
- Visual storytelling
- Sneaker construction
- Material knowledge
- Comfort-driven design
- Collaboration
Location
- Not specified
Work Type
- Not specified
Experience Level
- Senior
- 7-10+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related field
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000 - $150,000 annually
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care
- Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holidays
- Cole Haan Discounts
- Eligible for annual target bonus based on company and individual performance
About the Company
- Cole Haan is committed to meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law.
Equal Opportunity
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cole Haan is committed to meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law.
- We have been, and continue to be, committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and equal treatment of all qualified individuals -- regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other factors that are not job related.