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Sr. Product Developer - UGG Footwear

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How much do footwear development manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for footwear development manager in the United States is $77,438.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $90,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Footwear Development Manager vs Footwear Product Developer?

AspectFootwear Development ManagerFootwear Product Developer
ResponsibilitiesOversees entire footwear development process, manages teams, and coordinates with design and productionFocuses on designing and creating specific footwear products, often handling prototypes and technical details
Required SkillsProject management, leadership, industry knowledge, technical footwear expertiseDesign skills, technical footwear knowledge, creativity, product testing
Work EnvironmentManagement level, cross-department collaboration, strategic planningDesign studios, R&D labs, technical testing environments

While both roles require footwear industry knowledge, the Footwear Development Manager focuses on overseeing the entire development process and managing teams, whereas the Footwear Product Developer concentrates on designing and developing specific footwear products. The manager role is more strategic and leadership-oriented, while the developer role is more technical and creative.

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Infographic showing various Footwear Development Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,438 per year, or $37.2 per hour.
Senior Footwear Designer - Genesco Brands Group

Senior Footwear Designer - Genesco Brands Group

Genesco

Nashville, TN • On-site

$98K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Genesco rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 102 rated fashion retailers

Job description

The Ideal Candidate
The Senior Footwear Designer for Genesco Brands Group will join a team of designers and report to the Director of Development and Design. The primary role will be to create and develop commercial and brand-relevant products informed by each business unit's lifestyle and market position, collaborating in a team environment to achieve division objectives.
How You Will Make an Impact
  • Under the direction of the Director of Development and Design, the Senior Footwear Designer will design and develop products that are industry-leading, brand-relevant, and commercial.
  • Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to create market-relevant products across multiple categories, ensuring integrity with respect to last, upper, and model development.
  • Collaborate with Product Merchandising in the creation of line plans, briefs, and final product solutions aligned with business goals and consumer needs.
  • Execute the complete vision including Color/Cads and Materials along with fully completed tech packs.
  • Deliver on-time product solutions in conjunction with the Product Development calendar and varying business needs ensuring that all deadlines, line plans, and deliverables are met.
  • Provide and present timely and relevant business, design, consumer, and cultural storytelling in conjunction with specific projects and briefs.
  • Lead in the development of appropriate sell-in tools to effectively communicate concepts and strategies.
  • Study and research current and future trends; maintain expert knowledge in design trends, production techniques, and new technologies.
  • Conduct research onsite and off to bring new ideas to the category and brands.
  • Special projects as assigned.

Experience and Skills You'll Need to Have
  • Bachelor's degree in industrial design or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in footwear design.
  • Must have an exceptional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign.
  • Fluid in creating mechanical drawings and reading blueprints
  • Must have working knowledge of duty rates of footwear aiding in material selections in hitting pricing objectives.
  • Must be proficient in creating line art and color cads in Illustrator.
  • Working knowledge of Macintosh systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and PLM.
  • Must have traditional hands-on footwear development skills - Proto corrections, materials, tech packs, specs.
  • Strong knowledge of fashion and market trends with an understanding of each brands market position and the drive to evolve it.
  • Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally.

How Success Shows Up in the Role
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Energetic, inspiring, creative, forward-thinking, and enthusiastic about design.
  • Self-motivated and equally comfortable working within a team - must be a team player.
  • Highly organized and structured; asks questions and seeks understanding first.
  • Pushes oneself to exceed expectations.
  • Excels at being adaptable, versatile, and able to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work under deadlines, manage multiple priorities, work independently, take initiative, and pay close attention to detail.
  • Ability to adapt to quickly changing priorities and fast-track projects as needed.

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Genesco Inc., based in Nashville, TN, US, is a publicly owned specialty retail company operating in the footwear, apparel, and accessories industry. The company was initially founded in 1924 as Jarman Shoe Company before eventually transitioning to its current name in 1959. Currently, it operates numerous retail stores in the US and Puerto Rico, including popular brands like Journeys, Johnston & Murphy, and Lids Sports Group. Genesco's mission is to be the leading specialty retailer in the footwear, headwear, and sports apparel industries through providing high quality products and demonstrating excellent customer service. Some of the company's notable achievements include the successful ownership and growth of multiple well-known fashion brands and a significant retail footprint in North America.

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Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Nashville, TN, US

Year founded

1924

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