Creative Director / Footwear Developer

Creative Director / Footwear Developer will be responsible for leading the overall look and feel of the brand. This includes creating a cohesive product line (footwear, apparel, and accessories), ad campaign, web media, catalog layout, and additional marketing materials.

The candidate must have a background in footwear sourcing and development. A thorough grasp of the engineering and specifications process is essential to maintaining the innovative and technologically advanced nature of Dekline footwear.

The candidate must understand the intricacies of managing factory relationships in China, and will work closely with our overseas factory agent throughout the design, sampling, and development process. Travel to Asia is required at least once per season.

Responsible for guiding the design team and meeting all deadlines for development. There must be a constant focus on producing innovative and quality products.

Work with upper management on the brand’s direction as well as scope of the product lines.

Responsibilities
: Develop look and feel of the product lines.
: Establish and maintain seasonal/yearly line plans/
: Partnering with Design and Management to select and advise fabrications and production processes.
: Daily correspondence with factory agent.
: Understanding of our customers and competition.
: Travel to Asia seasonally to finalize production, source materials and applications.
: Oversee entire Footwear category to ensure it is cohesive with brand's look and feel.

Requirements
: At least 7 years of Footwear development experience required.
: Able to work within time lines and be extremely organized.
: Understanding of working with Asia and our factories.
: Complete knowledge of the market and end consumer.

Please submit your cover letter and resume through Malakye.com.

****Resumes without salary history and requirements will not be considered.