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Tecovas

Junior Designer, Men's Footwear

Austin, TX · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

Tecovas is looking for a Junior Designer, Men's Footwear to support the Product Design team in ... Reporting directly to the Design Director, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional ...

Tecovas

Junior Designer, Men's Footwear

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$65K - $70K/yr

Tecovas is looking for a Junior Designer, Men's Footwear to support the Product Design team in ... Reporting directly to the Design Director, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional ...

J.Jill

Senior Designer, Accessories

Quincy, MA

$107K - $114K/yr

... footwear, soft accessories, and socks. This role oversees the creative vision for all products ... The role may also provide guidance, mentoring, and development to junior design team members.

J.Jill

Senior Designer, Accessories

Quincy, MA

$120K - $170K/yr

... to junior design team members. Collection & Design Leadership · Lead the creative design and development of seasonal accessories collections, with handbags as the primary category and footwear ...

J.Jill

Sr Designer

Quincy, MA · On-site

$120K - $170K/yr

... footwear, soft accessories, and socks. This role oversees the creative vision for all products ... The role may also provide guidance, mentoring, and development to junior design team members.

eTeam

Junior Graphic Designer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$21.50 - $28.50/hr

Job Title: Junior Graphic Designer Location: Beaverton, OR 97005 Duration: 04 months Pay Range ... design, footwear, technical graphic design, book design, typography * Education requirements:

Gina Group LLC

Associate Designer : Footwear

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$50K - $55K/yr

... design, manufacturing, and distribution to retail markets. Categories include footwear, hosiery ... We are looking for a Junior Associate Designer to join our team to join our Footwear department.

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How much do junior footwear design jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior footwear design in the United States is $56,698.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,500.00 and $65,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a junior footwear design?

A Junior Footwear Design job involves assisting in the design and development of footwear collections. Responsibilities typically include sketching concepts, creating technical drawings, selecting materials, and collaborating with senior designers and product teams. Junior designers may also be involved in trend research, prototype reviews, and refining designs based on feedback. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong creative vision, attention to detail, and knowledge of footwear construction and materials.

What are the typical responsibilities of a junior footwear designer?

As a Junior Footwear Designer, your daily tasks can include researching trends and materials, creating sketches or digital renderings, and assisting with tech packs for development teams. You'll often collaborate with senior designers, developers, and marketing to refine concepts and ensure designs meet brand standards and seasonal goals. Depending on the company, you may also participate in sample reviews, update design boards, and support in managing design files and product timelines. This hands-on involvement across the design process helps you build valuable industry experience and fosters professional growth within the team.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for a junior footwear design?

To thrive as a Junior Footwear Designer, you need a solid understanding of shoe construction, trend research, sketching, and a relevant degree in fashion or industrial design. Proficiency with design software such as Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and 3D modeling tools like Rhino or SolidWorks is commonly required. Strong communication, creativity, attention to detail, and openness to feedback are vital soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for effectively translating design concepts into market-ready products and collaborating with development teams.

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Infographic showing various Junior Footwear Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $56,698 per year, or $27.3 per hour.

Jr. Footwear Designer - Performance

Skechers

Manhattan Beach, CA • On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Skechers rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 177 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 62 rated fashion and textile manufacturers

Job description

WHO WE ARE:
Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers-the Comfort Technology Company-has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As a Jr. Footwear Designer, this position will leverage their thorough understanding of Fashion Trends, Market Conditions, Consumer Expectations, Technologies, and the Manufacturing Process with their design excellence to develop the next generations of SKECHERS USA performance footwear products.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Create innovative and stylish footwear design concepts.

  • Work with Design Management and Development personnel to collaborate on Design projects to maximize effectiveness and build product to target cost.

  • Understanding of fashion trends and directions through travel, shop the markets, Tradeshows and researching the competition.

  • Create accurate CADS quickly and efficiently.

  • Build and present seasonal product strategies and trend boards.

  • Constant interaction with Merchandisers on all aspects of product line plans, briefs, color palette, pricing, themes, graphics, and strategies.

  • Work with developers in US and Asia and adhere to the product calendar, ensuring development projects are on track.

  • Working with developers / materials team to coordinate and develop new materials, constructions, processes, and procedures.

  • Responsible for getting prototypes and samples executed to reflect the concept and design you created.

  • Knowledge and understanding of competitors top sellers, technologies, styling, colors, strategies, and pricing.

  • Innovation through fashion forward new designs and technologies

  • Enhance brand recognition.

  • May require domestic and international travel to various countries.

  • Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • Ability to sketch shoes accurately and proportionately & provide detailed specifications.

  • Understand the footwear production process at the factory level.

  • Proficient in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite and 3D CAD programs.

  • Have great communication/presentation skills.

  • Collaborate with cross functional departments.

  • In-depth knowledge of materials, construction techniques and manufacturing process.

REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Bachelor's Degree in Footwear Design/Fashion Design/ Industrial Design is preferred or equivalent related work experience.

  • 1-2 years experience in the related field.

The pay range for this position is $90,000-$120,000/yr USD.

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About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500 company, developsand markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.


Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.


Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

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