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VF Corporation

Altra: Footwear Designer II

Denver, CO · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Footwear Designer II What will you do? A day in the life of a Footwear Designer II at Altra looks a little like this. You will be a critical role in generating functional and aesthetically ...

Under Armour, Inc.

Sr. Footwear Designer, Running

Baltimore, MD · Hybrid

$110K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Purpose of Role The Senior Footwear Designer, Run will be responsible for bringing the vision of the Brand to life through innovative, trend-right and Brand-right designs that are cutting-edge and ...

TOMS

Sr. Footwear Designer - Women's

Culver City, CA · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

TOMS is seeking a highly creative and entrepreneurial Sr. Footwear Designer - Women's to create innovative, unique footwear styles and color ways that reflect the TOMS aesthetic while bringing ...

Under Armour

Sr. Footwear Designer, Running

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Purpose of Role The Senior Footwear Designer, Run will be responsible for bringing the vision of the Brand to life through innovative, trend-right and Brand-right designs that are cutting-edge and ...

Vfc

Altra: Senior Footwear Designer, Inline

Denver, CO · On-site

$105K - $112K/yr

  • Medical

As a Senior Footwear Designer - Inline at Altra , you won't just design shoes - you'll help define what's next in performance running. You'll work alongside a cross-functional team of developers ...

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How much do footwear designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for footwear designer in the United States is $83,148.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a footwear designer?

A Footwear Designer is a creative professional who designs shoes based on functionality, aesthetics, and market trends. They develop concepts, create sketches, select materials, and collaborate with manufacturers to bring designs to life. Footwear Designers work in various industries, including fashion, sports, and luxury brands, often balancing style with comfort and performance. Their role requires knowledge of materials, design software, and production techniques to craft innovative and marketable footwear.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a footwear designer?

To thrive as a Footwear Designer, you need strong creative design skills, knowledge of materials and fabrication techniques, and often a degree in fashion design or industrial design. Familiarity with CAD software, such as Adobe Illustrator and 3D modeling tools, as well as trend forecasting systems, is highly valued. Collaboration, communication, and an ability to adapt to fast-changing market demands are important soft skills in this role. These abilities are essential for developing innovative and marketable footwear designs that align with brand goals and consumer needs.

What are some common challenges footwear designers face on the job?

Footwear Designers often face the challenge of balancing aesthetic appeal with comfort, performance, and manufacturability. Keeping up with rapidly changing fashion trends and evolving consumer preferences requires constant research and creativity. Designers must also navigate practical constraints such as cost, materials availability, and production timelines. Collaboration with marketing, sourcing, and engineering teams is an essential part of overcoming these challenges and ensuring the final product meets both design vision and real-world requirements.

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Infographic showing various Footwear Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,148 per year, or $40 per hour.

Senior Footwear Designer / Design Director

Vida Shoes International

Manhattan, NY

$80K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Description: (ON SITE)

Since 1973, Vida Shoes International has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry. We are dedicated to designing, producing, and marketing quality branded footwear using our expansive international resources. Our wealth of knowledge stems from the diversity of brands and successful products we have produced year after year.

Currently, we are in search of a Senior Footwear Designer / Design Director who is creative, passionate, and an organized problem solver with the ability to work cross functionally between design and sales. This position will collaborate closely with Product Development, Sales Team, Production and Licensor’s Merchandising teams to build out seasonal collections that meet our customers’ business needs and our internal margin expectations. We are looking for someone to bring a collaborative, enthusiastic, and growth-minded perspective to our team.

Job Title: Senior Footwear Designer / Design Director

Compensation:  $80,000.00 - $130,000.00

Key Responsibilities:

·       Build line from creative concept to final approved prototypes.

·       Sketch (hand sketch & illustrator/CAD/AI) and create specs and tech packs for the manufacturing team overseas.

·       Help create and execute a competitive product line that supports the brands’ strategic objectives, quality components, and trend concepts.

·       Design forecasting and research market trends.

·       Shop for inspirational designs and competitive landscape each season.

·       Help develop and organize colors & materials for the season.

·       Work with design team to create moods for the season (color palettes, prints, materials, etc.)

·       Prepare sketch boards/trend boards for team proto review meetings.

·       Ability to deliver presentations with focused viewpoint and confidence to senior management, licensing team, sales team and retailers.

·       Communication with overseas offices.

·       Travel to overseas factories when necessary.

·       Writing production specs and assisting in fit approvals for commercialization.

Qualifications:

·       College design degree highly preferred.

·       8+ Years of footwear design experience.

·       Strong hand sketching ability and organizational skills.

·       Technical ability and experience fit correcting shoes.

·       Knowledge of synthetic materials and leathers.

·       Knowledge of development process and working with overseas factories and customers preferred.

·       Effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay strong attention to detail, and work within a team environment.

·       Strong Illustrator and Photoshop skills required.

·       Knowledge of CAD systems such as AI technology a big plus.

·       Knowledge of Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

·       A definitive fashion sense with a passion for trends and the ability to interpret trends for the masses to meet business needs.

·       Ability to prioritize/execute in a highly fluid environment.

·       Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and driven with a strong work ethic.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 

Actual salary will be determined based off candidate’s skill sets, years of experience, and other job-related factors. Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening. Vida Shoes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At this time, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Direct applicants only, no third-party staffing inquiries, please.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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