Footwear Designer​/Developer Level 1

Northstar is an Equal Opportunity and Aff... Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans

Salary Range: $75k - $95k/year

Northstar is a global design and sourcing house for footwear and apparel brands, based in El Segundo, CA. We work with top brands and retailers to help them scale and reduce supply chain overhead. Northstar offers end-to-end design and production services, including design and development, sourcing, and quality assurance, all backed by a global team of experts.

This is a full-time position. The position will be required to work a hybrid schedule meaning 4 days in-office and the remaining workday remotely.

The Footwear Designer / Developer I helps manage all stages of the development process. From initial concept to completion. Their experience is relied on to resolve issues and to develop the skills of those being supervised. This role is centered on working with Design, Development, Materials, Costing, Commercialization, Production to ensure the product is developed on time.

The successful candidate will work closely with the design teams and our in-house experts to develop footwear collections from concept to mass production. They will also manage the product development process, as well as communicate regularly with the technical team, customers, and manufacturers.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Strong research and development skills, with the ability to identify emerging trends and technologies
• Product management skills, with the ability to manage budgets and timelines
• Footwear technology expertise, with knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and manufacturing processes
• Product development skills, with experience in taking products from concept to production.
• Women's Casuals, Boots and Sandals product experience is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Product Design, Industrial Design, or related field
• Experience working in the footwear industry
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Minimum of 3-5 years practical experience in a relevant area
• Strong proficiency in Adobe illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite
• Proficiency with MS Office, including MS Excel
• Demonstrated skills in problem solving and results orientation
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with a diverse group of people