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Chicago, IL

Designer, Bandolino Footwear

Chicago, IL

Moen, Walsh and Cummerata

Chicago, IL

Designer, Bandolino Footwear

Effectively manage time and multi-task, pay strong attention to detail, and work within a team environment
Familiarity with the development process and working with overseas factories and vendors
Supervise and train design assistant
Pull swipes/samples to illustrate line development
Develop color palettes for each collection
Work closely with sales team to monitor sales trends
Shop for inspirational designs each season- travel may be to Europe

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Footwear Materials Designer

Los Angeles, CA

Sipes, Daniel and Hegmann

Los Angeles, CA

Senior Footwear Materials Designer

Successful sell-in and sell-through of Lifestyle Footwear based on compelling material stories
A. Identify new vendors who offer new leading edge materials that could be implemented in our performance product
C. Identify cutting edge materials, processes, or technologies via market research, specifically non-footwear techs
The creation of industry-first compelling material stories
7+ years of footwear design/development with the materials area
Attend relevant trade shows and conduct inspiration travel regularly to identify new materials concepts, trends, technologies, & processes. These should include those outside of footwear and apparel in order to bring innovations and practices from other industries into footwear
Participate in the Design Creative Vision offsite to present material and process trends, participate in creating the seasonal materials direction in alignment with the performance GBU’s and Design theme teams

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Dallas, TX

Women s Senior Footwear & Sandal Designer

Dallas, TX

Johns and Sons

present

Dallas, TX

Women s Senior Footwear & Sandal Designer

present

Responsible for developing creative, innovative, market leading sandal and footwear designs
Travel to develop products with suppliers
Work closely with sales and marketing teams to collaborate on projects to help bring them to fruition
Understand & assist in the merchandising of given category
Approve of all design details during the development process
Maintain all product technical details in company PLM system
Execution of trims and packaging

Education Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Design

Colorado State University

Bachelor’s Degree in Design

Skills Skills

Extensive industry and consumer trend knowledge
Knowledge of functional sportswear products
Knowledge of footwear construction and materials
Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Ability to design for new initiatives and products with a fresh, innovative perspective
Knowledge of consumer trends and styles
Ability to operate in a fast past, ever changing work environment
Ability to effectively manage multiple priority projects independently
Demonstrated ability to think conceptually and drive design concepts
Ability to effectively present information to large groups

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Designer Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Collects relevant information needed to design a consumer and market right sports collection. This to include all possible sources to gain this information
Trade publications, trade fairs, sports events
Hands off designs to development and communicates all relevant information needed for development process
Knowledge of footwear construction and materials
Four year college or university degree in industrial, apparel or footwear design

Designer Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Ensure that Category Marketing strategies can be implemented throughout Design in terms of performance and aesthetics
Provide Design Leadership to Seniors Designers and Designers throughout the design process
Work with Marketing to structure design strategy for the US graphics business
Work with Development and CRE to find new and more innovative methods of working to improve products and product ranges
Inspire and motivate teams to pursue cutting edge ideas that are innovative in the market
Travel to the market places to get feedback from athletes, retailers, and industry experts and apply to overall design strategy
Manage, supervise and provide development opportunities for (his/her) teams
Provide designs for key inline projects to show leadership and set a high standard of design excellence
Functional/Technical expertise in graphics
Ability to effectively collaborate with all levels within the organization
Strong influence and leadership skills
Ability to effectively present information to large groups
Ability to effectively manage multiple priority projects independently
Computer skills (Apple Mac, Illustrator, PhotoShop, InDesign)
Seven (7) years related experience and /or training

Women s Senior Footwear & Sandal Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Responsible for developing creative, innovative, market leading sandal and footwear designs
Responsible for all design details including silhouettes, colorways, graphics, materialization and branding
Interaction on product line plans, briefs, color palette, pricing, and seasonal strategies
Approve of all design details during the development process
Execution of trims and packaging
Maintain all product technical details in company PLM system
Work closely with sales and marketing teams to collaborate on projects to help bring them to fruition
Stay in tune with the needs of Volcom’s market & customer base
Competitive analysis in and out of our market, including top sellers, brand strategies, styling and color trends
Understand & assist in the merchandising of given category
Travel with the team for market research
Travel to attend sales meetings and select tradeshows
At least 3-5 years’ experience in footwear design
Detailed Knowledge of garment construction and textiles
Advanced to Expert – Illustrator, CS5
Intermediate to Advanced – Photoshop
A Merchandising, Design, Graphic Arts degree or Bachelor’s degree is preferable and appreciated

Designer Nine West Footwear Nwg Resume Examples & Samples

Build line from conceptual sketches to final approved prototypes
Shop for inspirational designs each season- travel may be to Europe
Possess a strong fashion sense and the ability to interpret trends

Footwear Innovation Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Contribute toward achieving disruptive, innovation design impact with our consumers
Own and co-ordinate the creative process to make sure that the final products meet Future, Inline Design and BU expectations for design impact, innovation, calendar and commercial objectives
Develop in cooperation with appropriate Future project Team(s), relevant materials, technologies, construction ideas and patterns through samples, ensuring function and manufacturability
Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in innovative Product / Footwear / Apparel design
Exposure / Experience with 3D programs is preferred (Rhino, Alias)

Account Executive Women s Designer Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

At least 3-5+ years of Footwear Account management experience in Women's Shoes
Must possess superior organizational, time management, financial, and analytic skills
Must be able to use all avenues of communication to support current and future accounts, marketing and merchandising teams, management team
Must possess strong computer skills to include all Microsoft programs
Travel Required-25% or greater

Footwear Innovation Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Sketch footwear designs and produce line art to communicate design concepts, including multiple views and details as necessary in both 2D and 3D
Provide design / concept boards to communicate design and seasonal direction
Work with Product Engineering and Advanced Concepts to ensure that new ideas and designs can be manufactured
Mentor more junior designers
Effectively and efficiently navigate and use Reebok software tools and systems
Use unorthodox or atypical ways of solving problems to conceive innovative, usable concepts, or inspire other concepts / ideas
Respond to design critique with multiple solutions
Understanding of biomechanics and footwear testing procedures
Collaborate with innovation team members in footwear and apparel teams
Strong team player as well as ability to work independently
Ability to work within a cross functional team of Marketing, Engineering, Production and other Design teams for maximum productivity
5+ years of footwear design experience
Bachelor’s degree in product, industrial, automotive or interior design
Experience with performance footwear products essential
Experience with lifestyle products helpful

Footwear Innovation Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Frequent contact and genuine interactions with our core consumers in their environments and on their fields of play
Universities, internal and external researchers
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external resources to drive successful outcomes for innovation projects, platform and initiatives
Industry and consumer trend knowledge
Functional technical expertise in FW and/or apparel product
A passion for Sport and an affinity for creating product experiences that make athlete’s lives better

Designer, Bandolino Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Pull swipes/samples to illustrate line development
Work closely with sales team to monitor sales trends
Supervise and train design assistant
5 – 7 years experience in footwear design required

Designer Colour & Materials Sportstyle Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Colour and material trends including interpretation and application of information from external trend agencies. as well as potential travelling to markets
Collecting information on colour, material trends and styling
Innovate in finishing level of designs, driving 'firsts' in areas of colour, material application and usage, construction, branding etc
Work closely with development teams to ensure materials meet the testing and usage standards for PUMA Lifestyle products
Create colorway and material specification for Footwear
Create graphic designs for Footwear
Possible travel to sample rooms and factories in Asia to implement development and review prototypes

Designer Women s Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Understand color, texture, material and form as they relate to a high quality product and fashion forward design
Innovation - creating new practices, processes and design applications to increase product value and performance
Material pallete –partner with materials team to identify key seasonal materials and to create seasonal raw material palette
Execute tech packs/specs relating to the Women’s line
Support teams in a design capacity to ensure timely execution of deliverables each season
Experience and ability to create/sketch original and technically viable footwear designs
Graphic design - experience and ability to create prints and graphics

Designer Sportstyle Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

At least 3-4 years work experience in equal position within design (sports industry)
Experience in athletic or sneaker design in the Sport-/Lifestyle area
Design talent and excellent feeling for colours, creativity and graphics
Distinguished portfolio
Competency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Senior Footwear Materials Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Research new and innovative materials, applications, and processes
A. Identify new vendors who offer new leading edge materials that could be implemented in our performance product
B. Connect with current vendors to communicate our innovation materials and process needs. Identify new and innovative materials within our current vendors’ offerings and or capabilities
C. Identify cutting edge materials, processes, or technologies via market research, specifically non-footwear techs
Design and develop new/innovative materials concepts. Work with MDs, MST, and vendors to develop these new materials by prototyping uppers or material samples that demonstrate the concept, its use/function, and/or performance benefit. Work to hand-off these projects to appropriate design/development teams through collaboration with Materials Development
Lead global performance materials direction by setting seasonal footwear materials trends. Communicate seasonal direction to our materials vendors to guide and focus their seasonal developments. Present seasonal trends to R&D & our vendors prior to MDT Asia travel once per season (SS & FW). Validate seasonal materials against these trends
Provide creative support for Materials Developers, supporting them and their work with their associated GBU’s, through ideation, conceptualization, creation of design drawings, and trend hook-ups
Attend relevant trade shows and conduct inspiration travel regularly to identify new materials concepts, trends, technologies, & processes. These should include those outside of footwear and apparel in order to bring innovations and practices from other industries into footwear
Travel with MDT to our materials development locations in Asia biannually to work with our vendors and MST/NB Asia teams. Share seasonal trends and needs, work on design projects, and to evaluate and select seasonal materials
Represent design during vendor meetings, while working with MD, and throughout materials research in an effort to deliver them materials or processes that suit their needs. Present the design trends and direction to vendors so that they may better align their developments and products to our NB brand needs
Participate in the Design Creative Vision offsite to present material and process trends, participate in creating the seasonal materials direction in alignment with the performance GBU’s and Design theme teams
7+ years of footwear design/development with the materials area
Understanding of footwear industry from a factory side
Knowledge of footwear industry material vendors with strong relationships
Experience living or working in Asia
Comprehensive knowledge of technical materials, applications and process
Experience work cross functionally between design and development US and Asia team
Ability to build a multi-disciplanary team
Available for 3-4 Asia materials finding trips per year

Designer, Men s Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent
4-6 years men’s footwear design experience
Computer graphics experience with advanced use of Photoshop and Illustrator
Experience with the footwear design process from concept to prototype
Self-starter and creative thinker with ability to interpret seasonal concepts
Ability to follow through on multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent time management and organization skills. Ability to work under tight timelines while managing multiple priorities
Ability to travel approximately 20-30%, including overseas and domestic travel

Designer, Regional Creation Center, Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Apply strong presentation skills for internal design reviews, and executing detailed technical packages for partner suppliers and factories
Apply effective time management and adhere to project efficiency
Must be available for work travel; Domestic and International. Up to 20% yearly
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with fellow Team Members
Represent the brand and utilize the PUMA 4Keys (Fair, Honest, Positive, Creative) in all decisions, actions, processes and practices
1-4 years’ minimum Product Design experience with at least 1 year of Footwear Design experience
BA, BS, BFA in Industrial Design, Graphic Design, Fashion/Apparel or related
Fluidity in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
Must possess a refined eye for trims, finishes, textures and molded details
Show clear communication, both visually and verbally. Must speak English
Self-motivator with the drive and the desire to learn and grow professionally

Designer, Regional Creation Center Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Apply strong visual presentation skills for internal and external clients, using color, graphics, materials and drawings
Specify innovative material packages for both Lifestyle and Performance Footwear- with a focus on retailers and consumers
Execute detailed technical packages for partner suppliers and factories
Collaborate with Development Team to insure successful 3-D product manufacturing, using creative problem-solving skills
Adhere to daily and seasonal timelines with multiple projects of size and scope, while maintaining creative direction and brand guidelines
Attend Key Account off-site meetings, sales meetings, material/vendor fairs and conferences
Represent Design team and the brand when working with global cross functional partners
5-7 years minimum product design experience with at least 2 years footwear design experience
Strong understanding of consumer trends, fashion, sporting goods & apparel industries, including streetwear
Demonstrate both hand sketching ability and digital methods of drawing (CAD)
Knowledge of footwear construction methods, manufacturing processes, molding, sewing, printing, etc
Confident understanding of footwear consumer needs from different regions
Must possess a refined eye for last silhouettes, trims, finishes and textures
Fluidity in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to travel up to 25% annually (international and domestic)

Designer, Polo Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Assist Design Director/ Senior Designer in sourcing and developing for divisions based on individual designer report
Help initiate first design specifications
Create and update all trim sheets and charts
Work on rig/show with Design Director
Keep track of "Design Keep" samples. Keep track of development swatches
College degree in fashion design preferred
Extensive knowledge of textile design and garment making
Minimum of 4-6 years' work experience in the industry
Experience sourcing in Europe and Asia
Capability of presenting design ideas to senior designers
Excellent attention to detail- strong organization skills

Designer, Women s Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

In conjunction with Design Leadership, design and develop seasonal Cole Haan Women’s footwear which includes concepting, creating and technical development
Create seasonal footwear collections through elegant and innovative product solutions for the Cole Haan Women’s Grand category
Study and research current and future trends, maintain expert knowledge in design trends, production techniques and new technologies. Conducts research onsite and off to bring new ideas to the category and brand

Designer, Footwear Print Resume Examples & Samples

Support the Footwear Creative Direction by building and driving early directional concepts that offer insight into relevant Prints and Graphics. Create a library of resources each season by researching online, at retail, and at shows
Collaborate and deliver Apparel Print alignment for key strategy and seasonal initiative
Drive the Seasonal Direction by creating and executing seasonal direction on styles within footwear – by applying Prints, Graphics, and Color onto product
Drive a Print development process for Footwear and Accessories team
Help to develop and maintain Print standards library for the Footwear team
BFA in Design with 5 + years experience
Great understanding of construction, materials, print and color application, print standards and adherence to best practices for each
Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to successfully meet multiple deadlines
Excellent Mac computer skills with full proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Keynote, and InDesign. Other computer skills: Office, iWork
Obsessive drive to push the boundaries in Footwear

Designer, Men s Footwear, Casual & Outdoor Resume Examples & Samples

In conjunction with Design Leadership, design and develop seasonal Cole Haan dual gender footwear which includes concepting, creating and technical development
Create seasonal footwear collections through elegant and innovative product solutions for the Cole Haan Men's & Women's Casual & Outdoor collections
Design and tech pack projects under the leadership of the Design Director and in conjunction with Product Development
Deliver on time product solutions in conjunction with the Product Calendar and business needs ensuring that all deadlines, line plans and deliverables are met
Study and research current and future trends, maintain expert knowledge in design trends, production techniques and new technologies. Conduct research onsite and off to bring new ideas to the category and brand

Designer SMU Footwear Vans Resume Examples & Samples

Create graphic / artwork designs and provide product teams with visual and factual cues
Develop graphic / artwork designs and products based on briefs
Create EMEA SMU’s (Special Make Up) colors, styles, and footwear re-colors
Executes footwear graphic / artwork designs, seasonal color CADS and creates a footwear tech pack
Research color and style trends, analyze and communicate with Product Development team via samples and trend boards
Produces both hand sketches and computer drawings as design proposals
Seasonal Graphic / Artwork Design directions

Designer Core Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Collaborate with Brand and Product Design team members to ensure holistic storytelling and holistic brand look and feel
Participate in creation of annual design direction development
At least 5 years’ experience in Sporting Goods/Fashion Industry or Design
Passion for adidas and its mission

Material Designer Ii-converse Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Bachelor’s degree in Design, Art or a related field within 5-7 years’ relevant experience or an Associate’s of Art degree from an accredited art school with 4 years’ experience in a design environment working with materials, textiles and/or color trends
Demonstrated knowledge of CAD programs, preferably in Mac environment
Strong consumer connection with lifestyle related products
Advanced business and organizational skills
Experience in participating in multiple projects with competing resources and deadlines

Asst Buyer, Designer & Contemporary Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Excellent Written and Oral Communication skills
Functional/Technical /PC skills
Excellent Organizational skills
Process Management
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, retail or service experience is helpful as well as Excel knowledge
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required

Senior Footwear Materials Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Research new and innovative materials, technologies, and processes
Work with Lifestyle Materials Developer to identify new vendors who offer new leading edge materials
Identify cutting edge materials, processes, or technologies via market research, specifically non-footwear techs and work with Lifestyle Materials Developer to implement
Design new materials concepts for in-line Lifestyle product by creating brand new materials, and collecting materials and material combinations that support the seasonal concepts from materials library. In addition, connect with Tokyo Design Studio to share innovative concepts that may take longer than one season to develop as a part of the innovation track for Lifestyle
Work with MDs, MST, and vendors to develop these new materials by creating tech packs to prototype uppers or material samples that demonstrate the concept, its use/function, and/or performance benefit. Work to hand-off these projects to Lifestyle Materials Developer in collaboration with MDT
Travel with MDT to our materials development locations in Asia bi-annually to work with our vendors and MST/NB Asia teams. Share seasonal trends and needs, work on design projects, and to evaluate and select seasonal materials
Collaborate across the organization to share knowledge, standards, and innovation with Performance Innovation and materials teams, domestic manufacturing inline and innovation teams, and the Materials Development and Materials Sourcing teams
Maintain and distribute the materials library materials across the various lifestyle design offices as well as the standards and practices for the material usage by design
Represent design in collaboration with Materials Development in meetings with various material vendors
The Senior Materials Designer will also act as the materials expert for the wider Product Management and Product Development team and also provides various material trend information tools for the wider sales and merchandising organization on key programs
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in one of the related fields of design such as Textile Design/Science/Merchandising, Fashion Design, Graphic or Industrial Design and/or comparable industry experience in the materials design field
7+ years of relevant design experience with comparable global sport and fashion companies
Exceptional visual communication skills and verbal presentation skills
Proven knowledge of fashion/industry and consumer trends
Requires proficient knowledge of Adobe CS, Working knowledge of typical software such as Microsoft Office
Certification of technical knowledge in various materials technologies, such as knits, leathers, etc are a bonus

Designer, Footwear Run Resume Examples & Samples

Design and present concepts for footwear and overall design direction: material, trim, color
Be a key partner in creating brand identity and distinctive Under Armour footwear offerings with a creative and current design vision
Develop and execute clear and detailed technical packages for development
Be able to offer multiple concepts on specific marketing briefs
Work within an integrated team of design, development and marketing, while also working with apparel design within the company
Provide product conceptualization and alternatives that meet the needs of the product as outlined by product marketing and the product brief
Basic understanding of construction and materials
Ability to express concepts and ideas through hand sketching
Strong presentation skills and comfort working with a group
Must have a passion for Footwear & Innovation through design – pushing the limits of footwear design while striving to utilize innovative techniques throughout the design process are essential
BFA or BID in Industrial Design with 2 + years’ experience

Designer, Regional Creation Center Footwear Resume Examples & Samples

Provide market research and design trend analysis. Demonstrate a high level of understanding of consumer trends, fashion, sporting goods & apparel industries
Design input and creative problem-solving skills with Development Team in order to insure successful 3-D product manufacturing
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, molding, sewing, printing, etc

Designer Teamsport Footwear & Equipment Resume Examples & Samples

Design Footwear and Equipment products for Puma Teamsport and implement all stages of the Design process from Briefing to finalized product
Design unique and market relevant footwear and equipment products with a holistic approach, which encompasses product design, colour, materials, and graphics that adheres to the consumer needs and with the integration of the PUMA Visual Brand language
Produce compelling design solutions to briefs that are commercially relevant
Attend research trips that could include market visits, account meetings, consumer focus groups, and athlete feedback sessions, that give you the insight you need to further develop your ideas
Present professional renderings of design solutions as well as a 3D representation of the responsible for the presentation of design solutions to cross functional teams
Work directly with Product Line Management and Product Development teams to execute designs that adhere to costing goals while advancing category initiatives

Vans-d Footwear Virtualization Designer Resume Examples & Samples

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with other design, development and merchandise staff, employees and the public
Ability to work independently with limited direction
Ability to manage multiple projects during the product creation cycle
Ability to read, analyze and interpret product design briefs

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