Senior Design Manager - Johnston & Murphy
GenescoNashville, Tennessee, United States
Posted March 30, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Genesco is a global footwear retailer and brand owner operating over 1,400 stores across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. The company offers a diverse range of fashion and classic footwear, including its own brands and licensed products such as Levi’s, Dockers, and Bass. Genesco also sells wholesale through its Johnston & Murphy line, providing high‑quality shoes to a broader market. By blending trend‑setting styles with timeless classics, Genesco delivers both style and durability to consumers. Its extensive retail footprint and dual focus on retail and wholesale enable the company to capture a wide audience while maintaining strong brand equity.
Job Description
The Senior Design Manager supports the growth and profitability of the Johnston & Murphy men’s footwear business by leading the design and development of key categories aligned with business objectives and brand strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or related field of study.
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in men’s fashion footwear design and development.
- Proven expertise managing the end-to-end product creation lifecycle, including product briefs, ideation, design execution, technical packages, cost management, prototyping, and overseas development.
- Highly creative with a passion for fashion design and a deep understanding of leather, textiles, components, and color concepts.
- Demonstrated success building effective partnerships across an organization, with factory partners, and with suppliers.
- Experience leading a footwear design team, balancing structured process management with a creative culture that encourages innovation and new ideas.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong blend of analytical, decision-making, and creative problem solving skills.
Benefits
- Full Time
- Domestic and international travel required.
