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Dansko · 3 days ago

Footwear Designer

Avondale, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Dansko is a company focused on footwear design, seeking a Footwear Designer to take full ownership of the creative vision for assigned collections. The role involves balancing conceptual thinking with technical precision to create commercially viable products while collaborating closely with various teams.

Fashion

Responsibilities

Lead the vision for assigned collections, guiding silhouette, materiality, and story cohesion from first sketch through line close

Define how each style connects to broader trend narratives and the seasonal line plan

Create and refine lasts, outsoles, midsoles, constructions, and upper details

Develop hardware concepts and functional component design

Build out collections within seasonal direction for leathers, textiles, color palettes, components, and pattern language

Provide pattern correction guidance and establish clean, production-ready pattern lines

Develop Adobe Illustrator pattern illustrations

Produce accurate colorups as needed to support decision-making

Deliver clear pattern work & construction details. Enter and maintain all colorway & spec details—materials, color details, hardware, and construction colors—directly into the PLM system, ensuring accuracy and timely updates throughout the development cycle

Collaborate closely with Design, Merchandising, and Sourcing teams to maintain smooth workflow through milestones

Respond to fit, costing, and feasibility feedback with thoughtful problem-solving