Footwear Designer, Energy & Special Projects

TOMS is in business to improve lives, and they are seeking a highly creative and entrepreneurial Footwear Designer to lead the design and execution of Energy, Collaborations, and Special Projects. This role is responsible for creating compelling footwear concepts that elevate the brand through limited-edition energy launches and strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop concepts, sketches, and color CAD’s for footwear collections for collaborations, capsule launches, brand partnerships, and special projects from concept through commercialization
• Create innovative concepts that drive cultural relevance, brand heat, and consumer engagement while maintaining TOMS' DNA. Target price and margin expectations will be important factors when creating new concepts
• Creating Tech Packs – Create technical specifications for uppers, outsole and trims. In collaboration with our Product Developers, modify pullovers, outsoles, and trim through the development stage. Create sample requests for each milestone
• Work on accelerated development calendars, adapting quickly to evolving priorities and compressed timelines
• Maintaining flexibility and adaptability with critical feedback or essential pivots to meet business or external partner needs
• Research Trends – Maintain knowledge of global product design, fashion market trends, technology/innovation, and graphics - particularly in lifestyle markets and brands. Research trends in the marketplace globally and create trend boards in tandem with the entire Design team for the two selling seasons. Present trends with the Design team to the larger organization
• Market Travel – Attend market travel at least 2 times per year with the global product team for inspiration and market insights
• Global Inline Color and Materials – contribute to materials and color selections for the season with global design team
• Present designs from sketches, color cads, and pullovers to cross-functional Product, Marketing, and Commercial teams at key milestone meetings
• Present product concepts and inspiration to brand partners or retailers when appropriate. Prep decks and CAD’s for internal and external meeting needs

Requirements:

• 3-5 years' experience with Adobe suite: Illustrator, Photoshop
• 3-5 years' experience hand sketching skills- footwear specific
• A portfolio of work samples along with your application
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while adapting to changing demands and priorities