Analysis Skills, Category Management, Communication Skills, Consumer Branding, Consumer Goods and Services, Design Services, Industrial Design, Market Research, Market Trend Analysis, Multitasking, Order Picking/Packing, Organizational Skills, Pallet Jack, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Pricing, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Project/Program Management, Seasonal Design, Shoe Design, Team Player, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel
The Ideal Candidate
The Senior Mens Footwear Designer plays a key role in supporting the design strategy and seasonal execution of the Johnston & Murphy men's footwear business. This position contributes to the design and development of men's footwear, ensuring product concepts align with brand direction, consumer needs, and business objectives. A highly creative and collaborative individual contributor, the Senior Designer partners closely with Product Line Management and Development, to deliver compelling, well-executed footwear that meets design, quality, and commercial goals.
How You Will Make an Impact
Create new and innovative products that are consumer driven, market relevant and brand appropriate.
Design a wide range of footwear including casual, sneakers, boots, and dress casual.
Partner with product development to ensure new concepts are interpreted correctly by the factory, any issues are resolved, and we meet target pricing.
Participate in market/trend research, development of seasonal trend stories and color pallets.
Verbally present concepts and design solutions to mid and senior level managers. Ability to constructively discuss and utilize feedback to create excellent product
Responsible for visually presenting new concepts at key milestone meetings, as well as communicating thorough tech packs to product development and factory partners.
Manage multiple projects, with sensitivity to department priorities and deadlines.
Willingness and ability to travel to sourcing countries to drive team projects.
Experience and Skills Youll Need to Have
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field of study
- Minimum of 6+ years of footwear design experience
- Excellent rendering and presentation skills required
- A strong knowledge of multiple footwear constructions, ranging from sandals, sneakers, casual/dress casual, and boots
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- The ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Strong blend of analytical, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills
- Domestic and international travel required
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Johnston & Murphy
For over 165 years, we’ve been outfitting legends, leaders (including every U.S. President since Millard Fillmore) and independent souls everywhere.
And the best part about having a century and a half of stories to tell is shaping new shoes to fill. Through craftsmanship with charm. Style and substance that are second to none.
And serious quality, without the serious attitude.
Designed for modern legacies in the making.
Because it takes a perfect partner-in-time for a classic to live forever
50 to 99 employees
Business Services - Other
https://www.johnstonmurphy.com/