The Ideal Candidate The Senior Men's Footwear Designer plays a key role in supporting the design strategy and seasonal execution of the Johnston & Murphy men’s footwear business. This position contributes to the de…
Skills: Footwear Design, Rendering, Presentation Skills, Footwear Construction, Communication
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Full-time
bachelor degree
Posted 90d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Men's Footwear Designer creates innovative, consumer-driven footwear across various categories including sneakers, boots, and dress casual. They collaborate with product development and factories to ensure design concepts are executed correctly and meet commercial goals.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or a related field and at least 6 years of footwear design experience. Proficiency in rendering, presentation, and knowledge of diverse footwear constructions is required.
Full job description
The Ideal Candidate
The Senior Men's Footwear Designer plays a key role in supporting the design strategy and seasonal execution of the Johnston & Murphy men’s footwear business. This position contributes to the design and development of men’s footwear, ensuring product concepts align with brand direction, consumer needs, and business objectives. A highly creative and collaborative individual contributor, the Senior Designer partners closely with Product Line Management and Development, to deliver compelling, well-executed footwear that meets design, quality, and commercial goals.
How You Will Make an Impact
Create new and innovative products that are consumer driven, market relevant and brand appropriate.
Design a wide range of footwear including casual, sneakers, boots, and dress casual.
Partner with product development to ensure new concepts are interpreted correctly by the factory, any issues are resolved, and we meet target pricing.
Participate in market/trend research, development of seasonal trend stories and color pallets.
Verbally present concepts and design solutions to mid and senior level managers. Ability to constructively discuss and utilize feedback to create excellent product
Responsible for visually presenting new concepts at key milestone meetings, as well as communicating thorough tech packs to product development and factory partners.
Manage multiple projects, with sensitivity to department priorities and deadlines.
Willingness and ability to travel to sourcing countries to drive team projects.
Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field of study
Minimum of 6+ years of footwear design experience
Excellent rendering and presentation skills required
A strong knowledge of multiple footwear constructions, ranging from sandals, sneakers, casual/dress casual, and boots
Excellent communication and organizational skills
The ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong blend of analytical, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills
Domestic and international travel required
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Industrial DesignFootwear ConstructionTech PacksTrend StoriesColor PalettesProduct Line ManagementSourcingCasual FootwearSneakersBootsDress CasualProduct DevelopmentMarket Research
Our Mission: To create and curate leading footwear brands that represent style, innovation and self-expression.
Industry
Retail
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1924
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
LinkedIn followers
18,266
Total funding
$56M
Genesco is a footwear focused specialty retailer and branded company with more than 1,400 stores in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Republic of Ireland. We also sell footwear at wholesale under the Johnston & Murphy brand, and through licensing agreements under the Levi’s, Dockers, Bass and other footwear brands. Today our portfolio of brands ranges from fashion footwear with an attitude to timeless brands.
Offices: 535 Marriott Dr, Nashville, Tennessee 37214, US
Footwear and AccessoriesFinanceE-CommercePublishingNewsRetailApparel
Our Mission: To create and curate leading footwear brands that represent style, innovation and self-expression.
Industry
Retail
Company size
10,001+ employees
Founded
1924
Headquarters
Nashville, Tennessee
LinkedIn followers
18,266
Total funding
$56M
Genesco is a footwear focused specialty retailer and branded company with more than 1,400 stores in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Republic of Ireland. We also sell footwear at wholesale under the Johnston & Murphy brand, and through licensing agreements under the Levi’s, Dockers, Bass and other footwear brands. Today our portfolio of brands ranges from fashion footwear with an attitude to timeless brands.
Offices: 535 Marriott Dr, Nashville, Tennessee 37214, US
Footwear and AccessoriesFinanceE-CommercePublishingNewsRetailApparel