Footwear Designer

Gina Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

PTO & paid holidays

Health, dental and vision coverage

401K & Profit sharing

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional development

Team events and company gatherings

Job summary

Gina Group is seeking a Senior Designer to join our footwear team, bringing a passion for footwear and a strong design sensibility. You will own design projects, create digital CADs, present tech packs, and guide a team through development from concept to sample.

You will work closely with the design director, coordinate with overseas partners, and ensure alignment with color and material standards while exploring innovative materials and trends.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' footwear design experience.
• Experience in a wholesale company with multiple licenses a plus.
• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop for CADs and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Own design for brands and create digital CADs for full seasonal collections.
• Present tech packs with details to communicate designs to teams and factories.
• Manage and oversee PLM system and cross-functional collaboration with product development.
• Provide design direction and mentor a team of designers; review samples against standards.
• Conduct market research, present insights, and drive trend ideas in weekly meetings.
• Work with overseas teams to resolve technical or timing issues; ensure alignment with color and material standards.

Skills

Footwear design

Illustrator

Photoshop

Team collaboration

Time management

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Designer to join our footwear team who has a passion for footwear. This is a great opportunity for those looking to be a part of an energetic, creative, and collaborative group. Our designers have been shaping our department for the better season after season.

Role And Responsibilities

• Design ownership over brands, assigned based on aesthetic and creative strengths, responsible for creating digital CADs for full seasonal collections.
• Create and then present tech packages with information necessary in order to communicate design specific detail necessary to hand off to the design team and factories
• Manage and oversee PLM system
• Provide design direction as well as design alongside a team of designers, prepare sample requests, review, critique, test, and approve submitted samples while adhering to product, color, and material standards
• Strong eye for trend, conducting valuable market research, bringing ideas to weekly meeting and inspiring other members of design team
• Works closely with design director with creative freedom throughout process
• Communicate effectively with overseas team to resolve any technical or timing issues
• Work cross-functionally and professionally with product development team, communicating clearly to ensure the design is produced how you envisioned
• Primarily design in Illustrator with minimal retouching in Photoshop
• Bring new ideas and concepts to table regularly
• Adjust product styling or functionality as needed after receiving feedback from inhouse product testing
• Assist in creating pitches for current and new licenses
• Help to create pitches for new licenses
• Present and participate in meetings with licensors and buyers
• Perform comp shopping and store shopping activities to monitor the competitive landscape and identify opportunities for product differentiation and innovation.
• Use all available resources to stay updated on forward trends (WGSN, RVCF, etc.)
• Maintain seasonal development calendar

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in footwear.
• Experience in working for a wholesale company managing multiple licenses a plus
• Creative edge, bringing new ideas and trends to the table
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Positive team player
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Proficient Illustrator & working knowledge of Photoshop
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong knowledge of customers and buyers' expectations
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management to support the department's business needs
• Understand and follow Gina's employee policies and procedures

Benefits And Perks

• Hybrid work schedule & early Fridays
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options
• 401K & Profit sharing
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional development
• Team building and Company events

NY Pay Transparency

The pay range for this position is ($65-75) annually based on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gina Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Recruitment Agencies

Gina Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not be held responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.