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Kith

Associate Buyer, Footwear

New York, NY

$65K - $80K/yr

Bachelor's Degree required. * 2-3 years of experience, including internships, in retail, buying ... Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led ...

Kith

Associate Buyer, Footwear

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Bachelor's Degree required. * 2-3 years of experience, including internships, in retail, buying ... Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led ...

ISlide

Fall 2026 Marketing Design Intern

Boston, MA · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Research design trends in the footwear industry * Monitor quality of designs Qualifications ... Unpaid internship Is ISlide right for you? ISlide a small business that prides itself on our ...

ISlide

Fall 2026 Marketing Design Intern

Hyde Park, MA

$15.25 - $20.50/hr

Research design trends in the footwear industry * Monitor quality of designs Qualifications ... Unpaid internship Is ISlide right for you? ISlide a small business that prides itself on our ...

AV Concepts

Audio Visual Internship - Warehouse

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Lighting- Lighting design, power and rigging. * Shop- shipping and receiving. * Operations Center ... Footwear meeting ASTM (F2413 standards) Responsibilities * Quality control and testing. * Inventory ...

AV Concepts

Audio Visual Internship - Warehouse

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$15 - $17/hr

Lighting- Lighting design, power and rigging. * Shop- shipping and receiving. * Operations Center ... Footwear meeting ASTM (F2413 standards) Responsibilities * Quality control and testing. * Inventory ...

New Balance

Footwear Rapid Prototyping Intern

Lawrence, MA · On-site

$32/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

As part of this internship, you will also have an opportunity to lead an engineering project within ... Exposure to CAD software, i.e. Rhino, Materialise Magics, Solidworks. * A successful candidate will ...

New Balance

Footwear Rapid Prototyping Intern

Lawrence, MA

$32/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

As part of this internship, you will also have an opportunity to lead an engineering project within ... Exposure to CAD software, i.e. Rhino, Materialise Magics, Solidworks. * A successful candidate will ...

Koobz

3D Printing Process Engineer

Ventura, CA

$80K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Koobz is an innovative, next-gen footwear manufacturing company that is changing the game with a ... Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and refine CAD models, primarily using SolidWorks.

The ALDO Group

CASHIER - PART TIME - ALDO

Farmington, CT · On-site

$12.50 - $17/hr

... leading the design, sourcing, and distribution of fashion-forward footwear, handbags, and ... internship opportunities • Recognition programs that celebrate your wins, big or small • Real ...

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How much do footwear design internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for footwear design internship in the United States is $19.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a footwear design internship, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Footwear Design Intern, you typically need a background in fashion design or industrial design, basic understanding of shoe construction, and a strong design portfolio. Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD tools is often required to create and render shoe concepts. Creativity, attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills are highly valued in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial for creating innovative, market-ready footwear designs while successfully supporting design teams and collaborating throughout the product development process.

What types of projects and daily tasks can I expect during a footwear design internship?

As a Footwear Design Intern, you can expect to assist with trend research, concept ideation, and creating design sketches or digital renderings. You may help prepare mood boards, develop technical specifications, and support the design team during material selection and prototype review meetings. Collaboration is a key part of the role, so you will have opportunities to work alongside designers, developers, and marketing teams. These tasks provide valuable exposure to the end-to-end footwear creation process and help build the hands-on experience needed for future roles in the industry.

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Associate Buyer, Footwear

Kith

New York, NY

$65K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description


Location: HQ - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Status: Full-time / 100% on-site

Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 annually

Position Summary: A Buying role reporting to Footwear, focused on organizing buy reviews, managing data, and communicating sales analysis. The Associate Buyer will be involved in all discussions and strategy on the global marketplace with a focus on the US region. The role will report to the VP of Footwear. This role is ideal for someone with strong retail and footwear industry knowledge who is interested in developing into a Buyer role over time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities

  • Under the guidance of Buyer, assist in managing 25+ vendor accounts across US, CA, EU, UK.

  • Review vendor catalogues and sales materials to prepare internal buy reviews.

  • Track inbound product across regions to support shipment planning to stores and warehouses.

  • Review inbound product for purchase order reconciliation and website set up.

  • Analyze sales to support buy decisions and order book adjustments.

  • Communicate with vendors on launch strategy, seasonal collections, and release timing.

  • Organize market calendar, reporting, and buy deadlines (seasonal and short-lead).

  • Maintain buy sheets, order forms, and ERP uploads with accuracy and organization.

  • Monitor product performance and provide recommendations based on sales and inventory trends.

  • Support vendor reporting on weekly performance and key insights.

Special Projects/Tasks

  • Support product setup and coordination across warehouse, photography, web, and retail teams to ensure timely launches.

  • Partner with store managers, sales staff, and operations to gather product feedback and assess inventory needs.

  • Support marketing and newsletter inputs based on product performance.

  • Assist in cross-functional reporting and data integration across buying, operations, and e-commerce teams.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree required.

  • 2-3 years of experience, including internships, in retail, buying, planning, merchandising, or store operations.

  • Minimum 1 year experience in an Assistant Buyer or similar role preferred.

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, inclusive of formulas, pivot tables, etc.

  • Knowledge of G-Suite: G-mail, G-drive, etc.

  • Understanding of wholesale buying process and product lifecycle.

  • Strong vendor communication and organizational skills.

  • Ability to manage large datasets and translate into actionable insights.

  • Experience working cross-functionally across retail, operations, web, and warehouse teams.

  • Interest in footwear/fashion industry and market trends.

  • Exposure to AI tools for data organization/analysis is a plus.

  • Leadership mindset with intent to grow into a Buyer role.

WHO YOU ARE

Professional Characteristics

  • Data-driven

  • Strong communicator

  • Fashion-savvy

Personal Characteristics

  • Retail-minded

  • Detail-oriented

  • Growth Mindset

WHO WE ARE

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men's, women's and children's apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.

Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg's childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle's at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.

The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering anything other than in-person work, is fraudulent.

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