Sr Footwear Designer (Slippers & Athletic)

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.

Visit our website at www.axnygroup.com

Overview

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Senior Footwear Designer (Slippers) to join our team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of trend-right, comfortable slippers that resonate with customer needs and market direction. You will also support the design of women’s and kids’ athletic footwear, with strong opportunity for growth and expanded ownership across these categories.

Location: This is fully onsite position based at our NYC headquarters in the Garment District.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and create designs for slippers based on market trends, customer feedback, and brand guidelines.


• Spec proposed product to be used for production


• Prepare and finalize technical drawings of proposed product to be used for production


• Participate in line development by contributing innovative ideas and variations to expand our slipper product offerings.


• Stay updated on fashion trends, materials, and manufacturing techniques relevant to slipper design.


• Interpret design/style trends into brand appropriate product that fits within pricing strategy and production’s skill capacity


• Maintain a high level of creativity, attention to detail, and efficiency while working on tight deadlines and multiple projects


• Assisting with additional design projects and tasks as needed

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Slipper Designer or similar role in footwear design.


• Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, innovation, and proficiency in footwear design.


• Highly skilled in in Adobe Creative Suite, especially PhotoShop and Illustrator


• Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and construction techniques relevant to footwear and slipper design.


• Organized, dedicated and process-driven team player with heavy attention to detail.


• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, prioritize workload successfully and execute projects with fast-turnaround, under budget, ahead of tight deadlines.


• High energy level and a passion for your work and the overall business


• Demonstrated ability and willingness to be flexible for business needs


• 5+yrs of experience in footwear design.


• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, or related field (preferred)

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 $90k-$120k  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.