Fourth Floor
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Senior Designer, Womens Sneakers
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- Category
- Footwear & soft goods
- Level
- Senior
- Role type
- Contract
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States
- Workplace
- On-site
- Salary
- Not stated
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Source
About this role
Our client, a fashion brand, is seeking a Temporary Senior Designer for their Footwear division.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design for women’s fashion sneakers and Hybrid sneakers from concept through final execution.
- Create seasonally relevant sneaker silhouettes across good, better and best price tiers that balance style, trend, comfort, and performance.
- Translate brand DNA—craft, innovation, and modern versatility—into compelling women’s product.
- Design uppers and tooling concepts aligned with the seasonal playbook and overall sneaker strategy.
- Partner closely with Design Leadership, Product Management and Product Development to ensure designs meet brand, consumer, margin, and calendar requirements.
- Collaborate with Innovation and Development teams to integrate innovation technologies (e.g., cushioning, flexibility, lightweight construction).
- Review and correct prototypes, providing clear, actionable feedback in partnership with development to improve aesthetics and functionality.
- Present design concepts and seasonal strategies to cross-functional and leadership teams.
- Maintain strong awareness of women’s fashion, sneaker culture, lifestyle trends, and the competitive landscape.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related field.
- 7+ years of multi-tier / multi-channel footwear design experience, with a strong focus on women’s sneakers.
- Excellent sketching, concept development, and visual storytelling skills.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; 3D design tools a plus.
Please submit your resume for consideration!
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