Senior Design Manager - Johnston & Murphy

Genesco
Nashville, TN
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.
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