Sr Footwear Designer (Slippers & Athletic)

American Exchange Group•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends. Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you. Visit our website at www.axnygroup.com Overview We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Senior Footwear Designer (Slippers) to join our team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of trend-right, comfortable slippers that resonate with customer needs and market direction. You will also support the design of women’s and kids’ athletic footwear, with strong opportunity for growth and expanded ownership across these categories. Location: This is fully onsite position based at our NYC headquarters in the Garment District.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Slipper Designer or similar role in footwear design.
Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, innovation, and proficiency in footwear design.
Highly skilled in in Adobe Creative Suite, especially PhotoShop and Illustrator
Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and construction techniques relevant to footwear and slipper design.
Organized, dedicated and process-driven team player with heavy attention to detail.
Ability to work in fast-paced environment, prioritize workload successfully and execute projects with fast-turnaround, under budget, ahead of tight deadlines.
High energy level and a passion for your work and the overall business
Demonstrated ability and willingness to be flexible for business needs
5+yrs of experience in footwear design.
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, or related field (preferred)

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and create designs for slippers based on market trends, customer feedback, and brand guidelines.
Spec proposed product to be used for production
Prepare and finalize technical drawings of proposed product to be used for production
Participate in line development by contributing innovative ideas and variations to expand our slipper product offerings.
Stay updated on fashion trends, materials, and manufacturing techniques relevant to slipper design.
Interpret design/style trends into brand appropriate product that fits within pricing strategy and production’s skill capacity
Maintain a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and efficiency while working on tight deadlines and multiple projects
Assisting with additional design projects and tasks as needed

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Tax-free commuter benefits
Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

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