Sr. Product Designer (Footwear) – Licensing

Key Responsibilities

• Develop innovative licensed product concepts from initial idea through final execution.
• Create compelling mood boards, concept presentations, storyboards, renderings, and visual storytelling tools.
• Design graphics, color palettes, material stories, packaging concepts, and collectible accessories.
• Translate consumer insights, fandom trends, and cultural influences into commercially successful products.
• Collaborate with Licensing, Product Management, Development, Marketing, Merchandising, and cross-functional teams.
• Present creative concepts and strategies to internal leadership and external licensing partners.
• Interpret and work within partner brand guidelines while pushing creative innovation.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay ahead of entertainment, gaming, sports, and lifestyle trends that influence licensed products.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of product design experience.
• Experience designing licensed consumer products within entertainment, sports, gaming, character brands, footwear, apparel, accessories, toys, collectibles, or related industries.
• Strong portfolio showcasing graphic storytelling, brand interpretation, and licensed product design.
• Exceptional graphic design, illustration, typography, presentation, and visual storytelling skills.
• Experience working with licensed intellectual property and partner brand guidelines.
• Strong understanding of color, materials, graphics, finishes, and product storytelling.
• Proven ability to present concepts to both internal teams and external partners.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.