American Exchange Group · 10 hours ago
Associate Footwear Designer (Women's)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expAmerican Exchange Group is seeking an Associate Footwear Designer to support the design and development of women’s footwear across licensed brands and private label programs for the off-price market. This role partners closely with sales and sourcing to translate brand DNA, trend direction, and price targets into commercial, wearable footwear.
Consumer GoodsFashionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Work directly with Director of Design to research and develop concept, color, materials, patterns and constructions for the Footwear Collection
Analyzes past best sellers and worst sellers for future development
Research the market and trend services to build trend accurate designs
Travel to shop the market when applicable, as well as present product to key retailers
Design innovative, trend right, saleable product to drive sales
Work with suppliers to develop innovative, trend-right and cost-effective product
Prepare presentation decks and present design ideas to leadership and customers
Prepare development packages for the Footwear Collection
Follow up on all preproduction details: color, materials and design; to ensure consistent high quality
Other related job functions are at the discretion of the manager as needed
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of footwear design experience; Bachelor's degree in Footwear, Industrial, or Fashion Design (or equivalent)
Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and fit across uppers, outsoles, and tooling
Ability to translate trend, brand direction, and design briefs into commercial, wearable footwear
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; ability to create clear sketches, renderings, and tech packs
Experience partnering with product development, sourcing, and merchandising teams through the design lifecycle
Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail with a collaborative, feedback-driven mindset
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
Company
American Exchange Group
American Exchange Group is a designer, manufacturer, and wholesaler of fashion accessory watches, jewelry, and footwear.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Alen Mamrout
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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