Design Director, Men's Footwear
Tecovas seeks a Design Director for Men's Footwear to lead the design and development of Western boots and footwear from concept through commercialization. Reporting to the Head of Product, you will drive seasonal design direction, conduct market research, create innovative concepts through sketching and digital rendering, and partner with Product Development and Sourcing to identify new materials and construction techniques. You will mentor the Footwear Designer team and travel domestically and internationally for factory visits and product reviews. The role requires 8+ years of footwear design experience, preferably in premium, Western, outdoor, or work brands.
- •Lead design and development of Men's Footwear from concept through commercialization
- •Drive seasonal design direction and identify new opportunities across Western, work, and adjacent footwear categories
- •Conduct seasonal research through market analysis, trend exploration, and competitive shopping
- •Create innovative footwear concepts through sketching, digital rendering, and prototyping
- •Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Materials, and Sourcing on product solutions
- •Mentor and develop the Footwear Designer and manage freelance design resources
- •Bachelor's degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- •8+ years of footwear design experience, preferably within premium footwear, Western, outdoor, work, or lifestyle brands
- •Strong understanding of footwear construction, patterning, fit, materials, leather, components, and manufacturing processes
- •Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
- •Experience partnering directly with overseas factories and suppliers throughout product development
- •Previous experience leading or mentoring designers is preferred
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