Senior Footwear Designer

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Senior Designer with a strong background in athletic and lifestyle footwear to drive concepts and trends in a fast-paced environment.

You will design across Mens, Womens, and Kids, develop 2D/3D concepts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams while traveling 10–15% domestically. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is required, and a Bachelor’s degree is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in fashion/footwear design or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in athletic and/or lifestyle footwear design.
• Strong understanding of consumer trends and market direction.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Create innovative footwear concepts and lifestyle designs for the current market.
• Develop high-quality 2D and 3D design concepts within established timelines.
• Apply technical knowledge across aesthetics, materials, development, manufacturing, quality, and construction.
• Research the U.S. footwear market to identify silhouettes and trends.
• Manage multiple design projects while meeting seasonal milestones and deadlines.
• Create fast, polished concepts and renderings using Illustrator.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and also work independently when needed.
• Travel approximately 10–15% domestically, with occasional international travel.

Skills

Sketching

Concept development

Trend research

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion/Footwear Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

We’re looking for a creative, market-driven Senior Designer with strong experience in athletic and lifestyle footwear. This person will bring fresh ideas to the team while balancing design vision, technical product development, and fast-paced seasonal deadlines.

You’ll design across a range of categories (Mens, Womens & Kids) including sandals, casual sneakers, snow boots, and casual boots. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for trends, excellent sketching and visualization skills, and the ability to turn concepts into compelling 2D and 3D footwear designs.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Create innovative footwear concepts and lifestyle designs for the current market.
• Develop high-quality 2D and 3D design concepts within established timelines.
• Apply strong technical knowledge across aesthetics, materials, development, manufacturing, quality, and construction.
• Research the U.S. footwear market to identify key silhouettes, consumer trends, and emerging opportunities.
• Manage multiple design projects while meeting seasonal milestones and deadlines.
• Create fast, polished concepts and renderings using Adobe Illustrator.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams while also working independently when needed.
• Travel approximately 10–15% domestically, with occasional international travel possible.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Footwear Design, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in athletic and/or lifestyle footwear design.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Strong sketching, visualization, and concept-development skills.
• Deep understanding of consumer trends, footwear styling, and market direction.
• Excellent organization, communication, and time-management skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.