Designer, Men's & Boys Footwear, ECKO Red
About The Position
American Exchange Group is seeking a creative, trend-focused, detail-oriented Footwear Designer to lead the design and development of men's and boys' footwear for ECKO Red. The role develops trend-right, market-driven collections across multiple classifications, price points, and retail channels, balancing design, cost, quality, and customer needs. The Designer works closely with the Design Director and collaborates with Merchandising, Sales, Product Development, Production, and overseas vendors to take concepts from initial inspiration through production. The position is fully onsite at the company's New York City headquarters in the Garment District.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of footwear design experience; men's and/or boys' footwear experience is preferred.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating commercial footwear design, trend interpretation, and product development.
- Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, components, and manufacturing processes.
- High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating and maintaining detailed specification sheets.
- Experience creating footwear CADs, technical drawings, colorways, and production-ready specifications.
- Ability to create linesheets and mini walls.
- Ability to translate fashion and footwear trends into commercially successful products that remain relevant to the brand and customer.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, process orientation, and follow-through.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work with Merchandising, Sales, Product Development, and Production.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working directly with overseas factories and vendors.
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Footwear Design, Product Design, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Design Director to conceptualize and design men's and boys' footwear.
- Research fashion, footwear, color, material, and consumer trends to identify commercial opportunities.
- Translate market trends and customer direction into commercially viable designs.
- Develop seasonal footwear collections across classifications, price points, and retail channels.
- Create sketches, CADs, colorways, and technical drawings for production.
- Develop product specifications and provide design direction for product development.
- Select and develop materials, components, trims, colors, and construction details while maintaining target costs.
- Collaborate with Product Development and overseas factories to meet design, quality, cost, and timeline goals.
- Review samples, provide revisions and approvals, and ensure final products meet design and commercial objectives.
- Participate in line reviews, presentations, market research, and customer meetings.
- Monitor competitive products and emerging trends in men's and boys' footwear.
- Manage multiple projects and seasonal deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Shortened hours on half-day Fridays during summer and winter seasons
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Employee merchandise discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
