Footwear Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule & early Fridays

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Comprehensive health, dental andVision

401K & Profit sharing

Team building and Company events

Job summary

Gina Group in New York, NY is seeking a Footwear Designer to lead design ownership across brands, create digital CADs for full seasonal collections, and present tech packs for handoff to design teams and factories.

You will mentor designers, manage the PLM system, and collaborate with overseas partners to resolve timing issues while bringing new ideas through market research and licensor meetings. Proficiency in Illustrator and Photoshop is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in footwear design.
• Experience with wholesale and licenses is a plus.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design ownership over brands, create digital CADs for full seasonal collections.
• Create and present tech packs with information to communicate design details for handoff to design team and factories.
• Manage and oversee PLM system.
• Provide design direction and collaborate with a team of designers; prepare sample requests, review, critique, test, and approve samples respecting standards.
• Stay updated on trends through market research and weekly design meetings.

Skills

Footwear design

Illustrator

Photoshop

Project management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

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Footwear Designer

New York, NY, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1003

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

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.)

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 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
• 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.