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About the Role
As a Designer, you'll play a key role in bringing innovative footwear concepts to life, translating brand vision into products that are commercially relevant, trend-informed, and true to the brand aesthetic. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams to create compelling products that resonate with consumers and drive business growth.
Responsibilities
- Apply market research, trend insights, seasonal direction, and business objectives to develop innovative and commercially relevant product concepts.
- Create original footwear designs that align with brand aesthetic and customer expectations.
- Develop illustrations, digital renderings, technical drawings, and CADs using Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Present new concepts, design direction, materials, and product ideas to stakeholders with clarity and confidence.
- Partner with the Design Director to determine line coloration, material selection, and seasonal design storytelling.
- Develop and manage design specifications, technical packages (tech packs), and product documentation.
- Communicate with overseas development partners, including leather and fabric teams, to support product execution.
- Review prototypes and samples, providing timely updates and revisions to tech packs based on agreed-upon changes.
- Ensure all designs adhere to brand standards, digital template guidelines, and established product calendars.
- Develop products that align with target pricing, customer expectations, and market positioning.
- Collaborate closely with design, development, and production partners to ensure design intent is consistently reflected throughout the product creation process.
- Support peers and sales teams to help ensure seasonal initiatives and product launches run smoothly.
- Build strong working relationships across teams, contributing to a collaborative and solution-oriented environment.
- Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, balancing creativity, quality, and deadlines.
- Proactively anticipate project needs and prioritize work effectively to achieve key milestones and critical delivery dates.
- Prepare and deliver presentations that clearly communicate design vision, creative rationale, and product direction.
- Coach, mentor, and support one or two Assistant Designers when applicable, encouraging growth, development, and team success.
- Travel internationally as needed.
- Attend trade shows, industry events, and other business-related meetings as required.
Requirements
- Ability to leverage market research, trend forecasting, consumer insights, and industry knowledge to contribute to seasonal design direction and product development.
- Strong understanding of foundational design principles and footwear construction.
- Ability to sketch, create CADs, and translate concepts into commercially viable products.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and global partners.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, team-oriented approach.
- Professional and customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, prioritization, and project management skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Suite
Location
- Remote
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
Experience Level
- 5+ years of related footwear design experience
- Experience creating technical drawings, tech packs, CADs, and merchandising boards
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, or Industrial Design
Benefits
- Free virtual health care
- Robust family/fertility benefits
- 401(k) w/ match
- 30% off at DSW & DSW.com
- Discounts across family of brands
- Training programs
- Professional development
- Education assistance
About the Company
- Designer Brands is the parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business.
- We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands.
- We have expertise in design, production, and sourcing, creating on-trend footwear and accessories through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution.
- We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity.
- Our core values are “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong.”