Director of Design, Men's Footwear - Johnston & Murphy

The Design Director is a key leadership position responsible for shaping the long-term growth, profitability, and strategic direction of the Johnston & Murphy men's footwear business. The position oversees all aspects of product design for men's footwear, ensuring alignment with current business priorities and future brand strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design or related field of study
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in men's fashion footwear design and development
• Proven expertise managing the end-to-end product creation lifecycle
• Comprehensive working knowledge of modern footwear manufacturing methods
• Highly creative with a passion for fashion design and deep understanding of leather, textiles, components, and color concepts
• Demonstrated success building effective partnerships across an organization
• Experience leading a footwear design team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong blend of analytical, decision-making, and creative problem solving skills