Footwear Designer

Footwear Designer at Handcraft Manufacturing Corp. Footwear Designer at Handcraft Manufacturing Corp. in Long Island City, New York Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Company Description https://handcraft.com/pages/about-us Slipper Designer (Fashion & Licensed Product) We're looking for a Slipper Designer to work across fashion and licensed/character brands. Role includes product design, product development, and packaging. Hybrid schedule with WFH Fridays. What You'll Do

• Design slippers for fashion, licensed, and private label brands
• Support product development from concept through production
• Translate trends and character guides into commercial product
• Create packaging for retail
• Build CADs, Illustrator artwork, and tech packs
• Work with overseas factories on development and production
• Manage multiple projects across brands What You Bring
• 3-7+ years in footwear, slippers, or related categories
• Experience with fashion and licensed product
• Packaging design experience
• Strong Illustrator and CAD skills
• Experience working with overseas factories
• Ability to manage multiple projects, brands and deadlines Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning multiple projects from concept through production.

Qualifications Proficiency in Technical Drawing and the ability to translate concepts into detailed designs Skills in Product Design and Industrial Design, with a focus on creativity and innovation in footwear Experience in creating Mood Boards for visual inspiration and cohesive design direction Proficiency in Product Development processes, from concept to final production Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams Knowledge of footwear trends, materials, and production techniques Bachelor's degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or a related field