Senior Mens Footwear Designer - Johnston & Murphy

Senior Men's Footwear Designer - Johnston & Murphy Genesco Inc - 3.6 Nashville, TN Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Project management Bachelor's degree Decision making Rendering Full Job Description Description The Ideal Candidate The Senior Men's Footwear Designer plays a key role in supporting the design strategy and seasonal execution of the Johnston & Murphy men's footwear business. This position contributes to the design and development of men's footwear, ensuring product concepts align with brand direction, consumer needs, and business objectives. A highly creative and collaborative individual contributor, the Senior Designer partners closely with Product Line Management and Development, to deliver compelling, well-executed footwear that meets design, quality, and commercial goals. How You Will Make an Impact Create new and innovative products that are consumer driven, market relevant and brand appropriate. Design a wide range of footwear including casual, sneakers, boots, and dress casual. Partner with product development to ensure new concepts are interpreted correctly by the factory, any issues are resolved, and we meet target pricing. Participate in market/trend research, development of seasonal trend stories and color pallets. Verbally present concepts and design solutions to mid and senior level managers. Ability to constructively discuss and utilize feedback to create excellent product Responsible for visually presenting new concepts at key milestone meetings, as well as communicating thorough tech packs to product development and factory partners. Manage multiple projects, with sensitivity to department priorities and deadlines. Willingness and ability to travel to sourcing countries to drive team projects. Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field of study Minimum of 6+ years of footwear design experience Excellent rendering and presentation skills required A strong knowledge of multiple footwear constructions, ranging from sandals, sneakers, casual/dress casual, and boots Excellent communication and organizational skills The ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Strong blend of analytical, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills Domestic and international travel required