Associate Designer : Footwear

About the role

Associate Footwear Designer at Gina Group, an industry‑leading wholesale fashion apparel and accessories company specializing in design, manufacturing, and distribution to retail markets. Categories include footwear, hosiery, cold weather, intimate apparel, handbags, small leather goods, tech accessories, home goods, and more across a multitude of national brands. Gina has been supplying retail markets with kids, juniors, misses, and men’s products for over 35 years and continues to keep pace with the ever‑changing retail landscape.

We are looking for a Junior Associate Designer to join our Footwear department. This is a great opportunity for those looking to be part of an energetic, creative, and collaborative group. Our designers have been shaping our department for the better season after season.

Responsibilities

• Design ownership over selected licensed brands and assigned to you based on your aesthetic and creative strengths, responsible for CADing full seasonal collections.
• CAD work for various private label accounts, typically fun prints with understanding of brand DNA.
• Conduct trend research and market analysis to inform design direction and ensure relevance in the market.
• Work closely with design director and senior designers with creative freedom throughout process.
• Communicate effectively with international offices and factories to ensure seamless production.
• Work closely with product development team so they properly develop your design the way you envision.
• Conduct sourcing, trend research, and competitive shopping to stay on top of market trends and innovation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Development mindset, wanting to grow and learn
• Ability to be agile while working in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficient in Illustrator
• Impeccable work ethic
• Positive team player

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule (4 days onsite; 1 day work from home) & early Fridays
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage with FSA or HSA options
• 401K & Profit sharing
• Pretax commuter benefits
• Professional development
• Team building and Company events

Pay

The pay range for this position is ($50,000 – $60,000) based on skills and experience.