Genesco

Senior Men's Footwear Designer - Johnston & Murphy

Genesco • $80K — $110K *
Nashville, TN 37211In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field
  • Minimum of 6+ years of footwear design experience
  • Strong skills in rendering and presentations
  • Solid understanding of footwear construction (sandals, sneakers, boots)
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Blend of analytical thinking and creative problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Create innovative, consumer-driven footwear designs
  • Design various styles including casual, sneakers, boots, and dress casual
  • Collaborate with product development to ensure accurate interpretation of designs
  • Conduct market and trend research to aid seasonal trends
  • Present concepts and design solutions to mid and senior managers
  • Visually present new designs at key meetings and provide tech packs to factories
  • Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
  • Travel to sourcing countries to support project initiatives

Benefits

  • Collaborative and creative work environment
  • Opportunity to work on diverse footwear styles
  • Engagement in market research and trend analysis
  • Potential for international travel for sourcing
  • Strong brand alignment with consumer needs
Full Job 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

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About Genesco

Genesco Inc. is a publicly owned specialty retailer of branded footwear, licensed and branded headwear and licensed sports apparel and accessories and is a wholesaler of branded and licensed footwear. Genesco sells its products principally under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Little Burgundy, Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Lids Clubhouse, Johnston & Murphy, and on internet websites. Genesco Inc., through its various subsidiaries, operates approximately 1,490 retail stores throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Ireland, primarily under the names Journeys, Journeys Kidz, Shi by Journeys, Schuh, Schuh Kids, Little Burgundy, Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Lids Clubhouse, and Johnston & Murphy.
Learn more about Genesco
Size
18,000 employees
Market Cap
$564.1 million
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
-$56.4 million
Founded
1924
5 Year Trend
+3.7%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ
GCO
* Ladders Estimates

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