Designer, Footwear

Tory Burch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tory Burch in New York is seeking a seasoned footwear designer to drive seasonal concepts from idea to prototype, collaborating with the Sr. Design Director and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in luxury footwear design, strong hand-sketching, and proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite; you’ll develop detailed tech packs, maintain design integrity, and travel internationally to partner with factories.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of footwear design experience, preferably within a luxury or premium fashion environment.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong hand-sketching and Illustrator skills.
• Ability to independently build detailed, organized tech packs and pass specifications to factories for prototype development.
• Experience developing product directly with factories, with a strong understanding of the process from concept through engineering and commercialization.
• Strong understanding of footwear materials, hardware, leather, and construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• Resourceful problem-solver with the ability to apply creative thinking to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Sr. Design Director to develop seasonal footwear concepts, materials, hardware, and color palettes.
• Create sketches and product prototypes throughout the conceptual design process.
• Develop clear, concise, and thoughtful tech packs, including style details, panels, hardware, construction, and all necessary components.
• Manage timelines and ensure designs are completed accurately and delivered to Product Development on time; ensure prototypes are available for product presentations and finalization.
• Proactively follow up with Product Development and Merchandising partners, providing updates and clarifications throughout the process to maintain design intent and ensure proper execution.
• Uphold design integrity and ensure high-quality execution throughout the entire development process, from concept through engineering and commercialization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design teams and actively participate in regular meetings.
• Travel internationally on a seasonal basis and partner with colleagues and factories overseas.
• Adhere to seasonal product milestone calendars and ensure the category meets all key deadlines.

Skills

Hand sketching

Tech packs

Product development collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Job description

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty. Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Life @ToryBurch is Special Because: When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits. Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference. We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance. Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales. We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand. We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

Tory Burch 是一个来自美国的奢华品牌，2004 年在纽约成立。品牌以经典优雅的高端服饰，擅于讲述唤起乐观与快乐的故事而知名。Tory 是一名时装设计师，她从父母自然轻松的着装风格、环游世界的旅行、艺术品和室内装饰，以及世界各地的女性身上源源不断地汲取着灵感。品牌各个系列囊括了成衣、手袋、鞋履、配饰、首饰、家居以及美妆产品。为女性赋能是公司的指导原则，它为设计理念和公司文化奠定基础，并推动着 Tory Burch Foundation 的各项工作。对于公司的独特文化和持续发展来说，每一名团队成员都不可或缺。

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 95,000.00 USD - 125,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

How We Work Together

• Adaptable – We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial – We own it
• Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
• Live the Values – We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because

The Designer, Footwear will collaborate with the Sr. Design Director to initiate seasonal concepts that are fashion-driven and reflective of the creative vision and Tory Burch aesthetic. The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment. They are passionate about footwear and possess an elevated aesthetic and a strong eye for detail that aligns with the Tory Burch brand.

A Day in the Life

• Collaborate with the Sr. Design Director to develop and refine seasonal footwear concepts, materials, hardware, and color palettes.
• Create sketches and product prototypes throughout the conceptual design process.
• Develop clear, concise, and thoughtful tech packs, including style details, panels, hardware, construction, and all necessary components.
• Manage timelines and ensure designs are completed accurately and delivered to Product Development on time; ensure prototypes are available for product presentations and finalization.
• Proactively follow up with Product Development and Merchandising partners, providing updates and clarifications throughout the process to maintain design intent and ensure proper execution.
• Uphold design integrity and ensure high-quality execution throughout the entire development process, from concept through engineering and commercialization.
• Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, and Technical Design teams and actively participate in regular meetings.
• Travel internationally on a seasonal basis and partner with colleagues and factories overseas.
• Adhere to seasonal product milestone calendars and ensure the category meets all key deadlines.

To Land This Role

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of footwear design experience, preferably within a luxury or premium fashion environment.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign.
• Strong hand‑sketching and Illustrator skills.
• Ability to independently build detailed, organized, and clear tech packs and pass specifications to factories for prototype development.
• Experience developing product directly with factories, with a strong understanding of the process from concept through engineering and commercialization.
• Strong understanding of footwear materials, hardware, leather, and construction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• Resourceful problem‑solver with the ability to apply creative thinking to challenges.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple product seasons simultaneously.
• Must provide a digital portfolio showcasing relevant work.

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team

Every style has a story and that story begins in Design.Our wildly creative team of dreamers and doers works together to bring Tory Burch’s unique vision to life. At every stage of the design process, our focus is on exciting our customer with pieces that are beautiful, timeless and exquisitely crafted.Along the way, we work with world class suppliers and artisans, and partner with premier mills and manufacturers to ensure that our designs meet our exacting standards for quality. If you want to be part of an empowered and innovative group of designers, come join us!