G/FORE Footwear Design Associate

Peter Millar•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. ABOUT G/FORE: Born in Los Angeles but bred with a global perspective, G/FORE was conceptualized with a passion for modern design combined with a love of golf. Distinguished by our attention to detail, sophisticated ease, playful nature, youthful energy and sense of humor, we consistently strive to make a powerful and colorful impact on our favorite game. We take inspiration from art, architecture, modern design, and colorful narratives. Our intent is to disrupt the industry without being disrespectful to the sport and its rich traditions. The Footwear Design Associate supports the creation of market-leading G/FORE footwear, working closely with the Footwear Design team across concept, design execution, and development. This role contributes to seasonal and year-round initiatives through design support, technical documentation, and sample development, helping bring the brand’s creative vision to life from initial concept through production.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, and Excel.
Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Clear and effective communicator, able to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent relevant experience.
1–3+ years of experience in a footwear design role.
Strong knowledge of footwear trends and market dynamics.

Nice To Haves

Experience or familiarity with the golf footwear market is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support the concept, design, and development of innovative footwear products aligned with G/FORE’s brand DNA.
Assist in executing the creative vision for the footwear category, translating design direction into commercially viable product.
Create and maintain detailed tech packs and BOMs, clearly communicating construction, materials, trims, graphics, and specifications.
Manage and maintain PLM and style set up.
Execute design work that reflects G/FORE’s visual language and adheres to direction set by the SVP of Design.
Partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, and Production to ensure smooth workflow and on-time delivery.
Manage the organization, tracking, and maintenance of prototypes and samples in collaboration with the Product Development team.
Own day-to-day updates to seasonal development line sheets, line books, and color cards.
Communicate directly with factories and mills to ensure samples and production are executed accurately and to design intent.
Maintain and update the Style Wall as prototypes evolve and samples are approved.
Support Merchandising during sales meeting preparation and seasonal sales campaign set-ups.