Senior Designer - Genesco Brands Group
GenescoNashville, Tennessee, United States
Posted February 2, 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
Senior Footwear Designer for Genesco Brands Group will create and develop commercial and brand-relevant products for the company's business units. The role involves designing and developing industry-leading, brand-relevant, and commercial products while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design or related field
- 7+ years of experience in footwear design
- Exceptional knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
- Fluid in creating mechanical drawings and reading blueprints
- Working knowledge of duty rates of footwear aiding in material selections in hitting pricing objectives
- Proficient in creating line art and color cads in Illustrator
- Working knowledge of Macintosh systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, and PLM
- Traditional hands-on footwear development skills – Proto corrections, materials, tech packs, specs
- Strong knowledge of fashion and market trends with an understanding of each brand's market position and the drive to evolve it
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
