Associate Designer, Women's Footwear

About Us

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impact—and where there’s always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, we’re excited to meet you.

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Job Title: Associate Footwear Designer (Women’s)

Location: Onsite 5 days a week at our NYC HQ

Summary: American Exchange Group is seeking an Associate Footwear Designer to support the design and development of women’s footwear across licensed brands and private label programs for the off-price market. This role partners closely with sales and sourcing to translate brand DNA, trend direction, and price targets into commercial, wearable footwear. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of women’s footwear construction, materials, and fit, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can design efficiently within tight timelines and cost parameters.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• 3-5 years of footwear design experience; Bachelor’s degree in Footwear, Industrial, or Fashion Design (or equivalent)


• Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and fit across uppers, outsoles, and tooling


• Ability to translate trend, brand direction, and design briefs into commercial, wearable footwear


• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; ability to create clear sketches, renderings, and tech packs


• Experience partnering with product development, sourcing, and merchandising teams through the design lifecycle


• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Strong attention to detail with a collaborative, feedback-driven mindset

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of footwear design experience; Bachelor’s degree in Footwear, Industrial, or Fashion Design (or equivalent)


• Strong understanding of footwear construction, materials, and fit across uppers, outsoles, and tooling


• Ability to translate trend, brand direction, and design briefs into commercial, wearable footwear


• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop; ability to create clear sketches, renderings, and tech packs


• Experience partnering with product development, sourcing, and merchandising teams through the design lifecycle


• Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment


• Strong attention to detail with a collaborative, feedback-driven mindset

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays


• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Tax-free commuter benefits


• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

Salary: The anticipated base salary is $75k-$80k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.

This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.