Director of Footwear Design

Job Summary

Defining and driving the long-range vision for Color, Materials, Graphics, and Trend, the full-time Director of Footwear Design will lead a team in creating consumer-centric product strategies while collaborating across various departments in a hybrid work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the CMG & trend team in developing seasonal concept frameworks and actionable product strategies based on global consumer and market insights
• Oversee material strategies, ensuring innovation and sustainability while collaborating with Design and Sourcing teams
• Evaluate product performance post-launch, integrating insights into future seasonal direction and innovation priorities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in product design, fashion design, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in CMG, product design, or trend forecasting, with a proven track record in leading seasonal product direction
• Eight or more years of people leadership experience, with a focus on developing creative talent and building effective teams
• Experience in the footwear or consumer product industries, supported by a strong portfolio in color, material, graphic, and trend leadership
• Deep understanding of consumer behavior, cultural trends, and marketplace dynamics, along with strategic thinking and commercial acumen