Assistant Designer, Footwear

We’re looking for a motivated Women’s Footwear Designer to support the Outlet/Cutup design team. This role will support the Design Director, Senior Designer, and Technical Designer through the full development cycle. What You’ll Do Research and analyze seasonal fashion trends, including materials from the latest runways and the competitive commercial market Create shoe sketches based on concept direction, CADs, and technical specs for off-price channels (Outlet and Cutup) Present design ideas and sketches to internal teams Assist in material and color selection during detailing Support fit corrections, proto prepping/presentation boards, layer-up treatment specs, and graphic placement Participate in costing, CAD reviews, sketch reviews, and market meetings; take notes and communicate across cross‑functional teams as needed Communicate daily developments with factories Assist in developing prototypes through to final, pre‑production refined samples Collaborate closely with product development, merchandising, and materials teams to ensure cost‑effective and efficient design execution Create and maintain legal decks and follow up as needed Organize design archives, material library, and footwear proto samples Provide administrative support for design meetings (e.g., tracking proto shipments, preparing presentation boards, etc.) Requirements 1+ years’ design experience within the women’s footwear industry Bachelor’s degree in footwear design or related field preferred Strong sketching skills; hand sketching preferred Proficiency in Adobe Illustration and CAD Experience in creating footwear specifications Basic knowledge of footwear construction and materials (especially synthetic and fabric types preferred) Strong sense of color, fashion trends, and materials Ability to prioritize tasks across multiple deadlines, meet work milestones, and follow through with strong time‑management skills Self‑motivated, proactive, organized and team player Working knowledge of PLM is preferred but not required Graphic manipulation experience is preferred but not required Benefits Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar Summer Fridays Internal Mobility Across Brands Cross‑brand Discount Exclusive Employee Sales Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family) 401k Match Thrive Wellness Program Salary The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience. EEO Statement The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. Accommodation If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr