Senior Designer - Athletics

Senior Designer – Athletics

A well‑known footwear manufacturing company located in the heart of New York's Garment District is looking for a Senior Designer in our Athletics/Lifestyle Division.

Summary of duties:
Responsible to create innovative lifestyle designs and concepts for the current market, including but not limited to sandals, casual sneakers, snow boots, and casual boots.

• Execute complex 2D and 3D design concepts timely
• Understand the technical aspects of athletic footwear product development: aesthetics, materials, development, manufacturing, quality, and construction
• Shop the U.S. footwear market to ascertain silhouettes and market trends
• Manage multiple design projects while hitting target deadlines
  
  Travel 10‑15% of the year domestically and possibly internationally
• Full command of Adobe Creative Suite with a heavy emphasis on high‑speed concept/rendering generation in Adobe Illustrator

• College degree in the related field
• Eight (8) years’ experience in an athletic/lifestyle footwear role
• Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop) proficiency
• Extensive knowledge of consumer trends and styles
• Excellent sketching and visualization skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to collaborate with a team and work independently

Salary: $150,000

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting