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Massachusetts, United States of America, United States
$123.7K – $157.7K/yr
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Salary not disclosed
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Role overview
Job description
DNAM Brands is a family-owned and operated company that owns and licenses a portfolio of globally recognized fashion and lifestyle brands, including Von Dutch, Ed Hardy, Valentino Orlandi, Allbirds, Badgley Mischka, and more.
We're looking for a Footwear Designer to join our growing design team. You'll take styles from concept through to production-ready specs, working closely with product development, merchandising and overseas factories. This role suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, thinks in materials and construction, and has a strong instinct for what's next on the shelf and on the street.
Responsibilities
Design both men and women’s footwear across multiple brands.
Involvement throughout the production process, from the initial concept through final sample approval, aligning with brand DNA and merchandising direction.
Create detailed tech packs including material callouts, colorways, construction notes, and measurements
Own the process from first proto through TOP approval, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards
Document feedback clearly, and issue detailed, production-ready corrections to factories
Ensure timely sample turnaround by anticipating production risks and communicating daily with factories
Partner cross-functionally with Design and Production to balance aesthetic intent with manufacturability and cost efficiency
Manage multiple projects against the seasonal calendar and keep deliverables on track
Maintain organized, up-to-date technical files to support seamless development-to-bulk transitions
Qualifications2+ years of footwear design experience in fashion, lifestyle, or athletic categories
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and familiarity with 3D tools
Strong portfolio showing range across casual, fashion, and/or performance footwear
Deep knowledge of footwear construction, lasts, materials, and manufacturing processes
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage several brands or projects at once
Experience working with overseas factories and a clear understanding of costing and production timelines
Excellent hand-sketching and communication skills; comfortable presenting ideas and taking direction
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About this listing
- Source: DNAM Brands's official careers site · still listed there on 12 Nov 2026
- Posted 19 Oct 2026
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What they are looking for
Skills & requirements
Department · Design
Hiring company
DNAM Brands
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DNAM owns, licenses and operates more than thirty apparel, footwear and accessories brands across the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom and Asia.
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