Women's Footwear Designer II - Genesco Brands Group
GenescoNashville, Tennessee, United States
Posted March 27, 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
Join Genesco Branded Group's design team as a Footwear Designer II to create commercial, brand-relevant women's footwear across the portfolio. This role requires a strong passion for women's casual, western, and lifestyle footwear, balancing authenticity, heritage, versatility, and modern style.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design or related field
- 4+ years of experience in footwear design
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite - Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
- Ability to create mechanical drawings and read blueprints
- Working knowledge of duty rates of footwear, aiding in material selections in hitting pricing objectives
- Ability to create 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
- 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
- Organized, 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
- Strong knowledge of fashion and market trends with an understanding of each brand's market position and the drive to evolve it
- Must be able to travel both domestically and internationally
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance