Senior Footwear Designer (Golf Footwear)

Location: Hybrid role based in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States; international travel of up to 25%, primarily to Asia, is required.

Pay range: $123,683.00–$157,661.00 per year.

Company

Golf brand company creating performance-focused products for dedicated golfers worldwide.

What you will do

• Design performance-driven footwear across golf, dress, and casual categories from concept through commercialization.
• Create and detail uppers, outsoles, insoles, lacing systems, ornaments, and logos.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Management, Development, Brand Marketing, Innovation, and the Footwear Team to deliver prototypes and production-ready products.
• Translate consumer and market insights into color and material stories balancing creativity, functionality, and financial impact.
• Develop precise specifications, detailed tech packs, and presentation materials to support timely global footwear execution.

Requirements

• B.S. or B.A. in Industrial Design or a related field.
• 7+ years of footwear design experience spanning design research, concept development, detailed rendering, and commercialization.
• Ability to design and detail footwear from initial samples through final production, with strong awareness of material trends and applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment with strong time management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for team-based collaboration.
• Proficiency in Adobe design applications.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%, primarily to Asia.

Nice to have

• Experience with PLM, CAD, and/or 3D design software.

Culture & Benefits

• Health and well-being programs for associates and families, including domestic partners.
• Paid time off, onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, and wellness coaches.
• 401(k) with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts.
• Pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and access to an associate store.
• Equal opportunity employment; participation in E-Verify.

Hiring process

• Applicants should be prepared to discuss a footwear project led from initial concept through commercialization, including creative vision, materials, technical constraints, timelines, and cross-functional needs.
• Applicants should also explain how consumer insights and material trends were translated into footwear designs through collaboration with Product Development, Marketing, and Innovation teams.
• Applicants must not include confidential information belonging to current or previous employers in application materials.