Footwear and Accessories Product Designer

Manière De Voir; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion retail company seeking a Footwear and Accessories Product Designer in New York. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a strong sense of aesthetic judgement. Responsibilities include managing product collections from design to production, coordinating sample development, and sourcing materials. The role requires confidence in presenting work and using Adobe software. This is a full-time mid-senior level position offering a dynamic opportunity to enhance product design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience working for high-end retailers.
• Exceptional taste and aesthetic judgement.
• Confident in presenting work to a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage footwear and accessory collections from design to production.
• Coordinate sample development to meet design intent.
• Source and evaluate materials for performance and cost.
• Negotiate pricing and lead times with vendors.
• Create technical drawings and specifications for production.

Skills

Adobe Software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)

Time management

Organizational skills

Aesthetic judgement

Job description

Footwear and Accessories Product Designer

We are seeking a creative and talented Footwear and Accessory Designer to join our team based in New York, USA. The ideal candidate will be fashion obsessed with the ability to demonstrate a keen sense of taste and aesthetic judgement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage creation and development of all footwear and accessory collections from initial design handoff to final production alongside the CEO.
• Coordinate sample development, ensuring prototypes meet design intent, fit, and quality standards.
• Source and evaluate leathers, fabrics, trims, and hardware for performance, cost, and aesthetic alignment.
• Partner with factories and vendors to negotiate pricing, lead times, and minimums.
• Monitor supplier performance and troubleshoot production challenges.
• Work with sourcing to meet target FOBs and margin requirements without compromising quality.
• Focusing on enhancing the details, fabrication and construction of timeless silhouettes ensuring everything is truly original and tasteful.
• Create technical drawings and specifications for production.
• Preparing monthly release CAD boards for display.
• Preparing design and sign-off meeting note packs.
• Undertake and compile competitor shop reports and seasonal/monthly trend reports.
• Complete inspiration research.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 + years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience working for/with high‑end tasteful retailers is essential.
• Exceptional levels of taste and aesthetic judgement is essential.
• Confident using Adobe Software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Highly organised with good time management skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to adapt ways of working to meet brand requirements and deadlines.
• A confident individual with the ability to individually present work to a wider team.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Product Management

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion

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