Footwear Designer, Energy & Special Projects
About The Position
TOMS is seeking a highly creative and entrepreneurial Footwear Designer to lead the design and execution of Energy, Collaborations, and Special Projects. This role is responsible for creating compelling footwear concepts that elevate the brand through limited-edition energy launches, strategic partnerships, seasonal moments, and innovation initiatives that operate outside the inline timelines. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and can balance creative storytelling with rapid execution. They are deeply connected to culture, fashion, art, and emerging consumer trends, bringing fresh perspectives that generate excitement while remaining authentic to the TOMS brand. Partnership, clear communication, and collaboration across key functions will be essential for this role.
Requirements
- 3-5 years’ experience with Adobe suite: Illustrator, Photoshop
- 3-5 years’ experience hand sketching skills- footwear specific
- A portfolio of work samples along with your application
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while adapting to changing demands and priorities.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop concepts, sketches, and color CAD’s for footwear collections for collaborations, capsule launches, brand partnerships, and special projects from concept through commercialization.
- Create innovative concepts that drive cultural relevance, brand heat, and consumer engagement while maintaining TOMS' DNA. Target price and margin expectations will be important factors when creating new concepts.
- Create technical specifications for uppers, outsole and trims. In collaboration with our Product Developers, modify pullovers, outsoles, and trim through the development stage. Create sample requests for each milestone.
- Work on accelerated development calendars, adapting quickly to evolving priorities and compressed timelines.
- Maintain flexibility and adaptability with critical feedback or essential pivots to meet business or external partner needs.
- Maintain knowledge of global product design, fashion market trends, technology/innovation, and graphics - particularly in lifestyle markets and brands. Research trends in the marketplace globally and create trend boards in tandem with the entire Design team for the two selling seasons. Present trends with the Design team to the larger organization.
- Attend market travel at least 2 times per year with the global product team for inspiration and market insights.
- Contribute to materials and color selections for the season with global design team.
- Present designs from sketches, color cads, and pullovers to cross-functional Product, Marketing, and Commercial teams at key milestone meetings.
- Present product concepts and inspiration to brand partners or retailers when appropriate. Prep decks and CAD’s for internal and external meeting needs.
Benefits
- Annual bonus based on the company's performance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K with company matching
- Generous PTO policy
- 12 paid annual holidays
- One floating holiday
- 4 free pairs of shoes per year
- Employee Discount on all of our products
- Discounts on partnering businesses
- Wellness classes & resources (mental health, exercise, parenting, personal finance, nutrition, etc.)
- Anti-Racism educational opportunities, including company-wide days of learning
- Opportunities to volunteer with Impact Partners and Community Organizations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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