Footwear and Accessories Product Designer

Footwear and Accessories Product Designer

We are seeking a creative and talented Footwear and Accessory Designer to join our team based in New York, USA. The ideal candidate will be fashion obsessed with the ability to demonstrate a keen sense of taste and aesthetic judgement.

• Manage creation and development of all footwear and accessory collections from initial design handoff to final production alongside the CEO.
• Coordinate sample development, ensuring prototypes meet design intent, fit, and quality standards.
• Source and evaluate leathers, fabrics, trims, and hardware for performance, cost, and aesthetic alignment.
• Partner with factories and vendors to negotiate pricing, lead times, and minimums.
• Monitor supplier performance and troubleshoot production challenges.
• Work with sourcing to meet target FOBs and margin requirements without compromising quality.
• Focusing on enhancing the details, fabrication and construction of timeless silhouettes ensuring everything is truly original and tasteful.
• Create technical drawings and specifications for production.
• Preparing monthly release CAD boards for display.
• Preparing design and sign-off meeting note packs.
• Undertake and compile competitor shop reports and seasonal/monthly trend reports.
• Complete inspiration research.

• Minimum 5 + years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience working for/with high‑end tasteful retailers is essential.
• Exceptional levels of taste and aesthetic judgement is essential.
• Confident using Adobe Software (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign).
• Highly organised with good time management skills.
• Willingness and flexibility to adapt ways of working to meet brand requirements and deadlines.
• A confident individual with the ability to individually present work to a wider team.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Product Management

Retail Apparel and Fashion

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