Head Designer - Footwear

Our client, a footwear company, is looking for a Head Designer to join their team in NYC!

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creative direction and design vision for athletic footwear across men’s, women’s, and kids’ categories, from concept through final product execution.
• Drive seasonal concept development, including color, material, silhouette, and storytelling, ensuring alignment with brand identity and market trends.
• Oversee and review design samples, providing clear direction on aesthetics, construction, and fit to achieve best-in-class product.
• Conduct ongoing market research and trend analysis to inform innovative and competitive design solutions.
• Partner cross-functionally with product development, merchandising, and production teams to ensure design intent is executed accurately and efficiently.
• Present design concepts, seasonal strategies, and final collections to internal leadership and ...