Footwear Designer - Men's, Ladies, Kid's - Branded and Private Label

Company Description 3LG International is a footwear company specializing in branded and private label footwear across men’s, women’s, and kids’ categories. We partner with retailers, brands, and factories to develop trend-right, commercially viable footwear for today’s retail marketplace. Our team works closely across design, development, sourcing, and production to bring quality footwear from concept to market efficiently and at scale. Role Description 3LG International is seeking a Footwear Designer to create and develop men’s, women’s, and kids’ footwear for both branded and private label programs. This is a full-time or part-time, hybrid position , with our office headquarters located in Torrance, CA . The designer will help develop seasonal concepts, translate market and fashion trends into commercially viable footwear, and support product from initial design through final approval. Key Responsibilities Develop seasonal footwear concepts, color stories, materials, and product direction. Create sketches, technical drawings, specifications, and tech packs. Translate market and fashion trends into designs appropriate for specific retailers, brands, and consumers. Collaborate with product development, merchandising, sourcing, and overseas factory partners. Review samples and prototypes and provide clear design revisions and direction. Maintain organized design files, specifications, and development documentation. Support the full product lifecycle from initial concept through sampling and final approval. Qualifications If you have the design skills, we can provide the experience. We welcome candidates who are recent graduates or currently enrolled in design schools or programs. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop ; experience with CAD or other footwear design tools is a plus. Understanding of footwear materials, construction, fit, and manufacturing processes is preferred. Ability to identify trends and translate them into commercially relevant product . Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills. Experience with branded and private label footwear or major retail accounts is preferred, but not required.