Footwear Designer Jobs

Job Summary: Become the Newest Member of the Family!

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of footwear design within owned categories, including, but not limited to, concept, fabrication, trims, construction, and decoration.

This role does not have any direct reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet all deliverable and timeline requirements according to business strategy and design calendar
• Produce and maintain line sheet for owned categories and work collectively with design team to cross-check accuracy prior to handoffs
• Collaborate with design team to create a relevant, cohesive accessories assortment
• Conducts follow up of product design process to include preparation of tech packs, sample requests, lab dip and strike-off approvals, Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) processes, communications with factories, etc.
• Reviews all design elements and clearly communicates comments, changes, or approvals to ensure timely completion of each project
• With direction from Creative Director, use advanced design skills to create original, innovative concepts and designs that appropriately reflect the company’s design philosophy & standards
• Partner with cross-functional team members to ensure the integrity of designs is maintained during the product development process
• Research and identify key trends, silhouettes, trims, details, and materials and interpret them into designs that are relevant to the Darc Sport customer
• Create detailed technical drawings and specs for factory partners

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical expertise and fit knowledge
• Eager to grow and take on new responsibilities
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• CAD skills for technical and construction detailed sketches using Adobe Illustrator
• Outstanding time management skills: working to a deadline, working independently
• Must have great follow up skills via –e-mail, phone, and/or other methods of communication
• Ability to sketch with accurate scale and proportion
• Happy to embrace change and new challenges as marketplace shifts and consumer needs evolve
• Meticulous and detail-oriented
• Exceptional skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Strong interpersonal skills, collaborative team player
• Ability to communicate and work well with co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner
• Proficient organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects at once

Education and Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience of accessories and/or apparel cut/sew design experience is required
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, design, or related field preferred or equivalent related work experience