Design
Product concepts shaped around the consumer and the price point.
- Concept & digital sketching
- Photoshop rendering
- CAD models & prototypes
- Collection & line design
- Trend & market research
Senior footwear designer · 10+ years
Hi, I'm Evan. I design footwear from sketch to shelf.
Leading men's footwear at Nautica, with earlier work at Camuto Group and Reebok. Creative design backed by strategic marketing and AI tools like Vizcom.
Next-Gen Dress Hybrid · Johnston & Murphy concept · FW 2027
Selected work
Selected footwear & design work.
About me
I design products people want, and help bring them to market.
I started out sketching shoes and ended up thinking about everything around them: the materials, the market, the story. Today I'm a senior footwear designer on Nautica Men's, and I bring startup experience from two years leading MIRUM® marketing at NFW, a sustainable materials startup.
That mix is my edge. I can take a product from first sketch through development, then help position and sell it. I'm happiest on fast-moving teams where design, product and marketing sit at the same table.
Lately I'm focused on sustainability and on how AI tools like Vizcom can shorten the path from idea to sample.
I also give back to the design community as Student Liaison on the IDSA Charlotte chapter board, connecting design students across the region with working designers through portfolio reviews, mentorship and events.
Currently
Senior Designer, Nautica Men's footwear at E.S. Originals, Monroe, NC, since September 2023. Student Liaison on the IDSA Charlotte chapter board.
Focus
Footwear design and development, sustainable materials, brand building and AI-assisted design with Vizcom.
Looking for
Room to grow in a dynamic startup or established brand, in footwear design leadership or AI-powered design.
Experience
Where I've worked and studied.
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Current term
Student Liaison, Chapter Officer
IDSA Charlotte (Industrial Designers Society of America) — Charlotte, NC
Elected by chapter members to a two-year term. Connect the professional chapter with student chapters across the region through portfolio reviews, career development, one-on-one mentorship and social events.
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Sep 2023 — Present
Senior Designer
Nautica Men's · E.S. Originals — Monroe, NC
Lead the design of men's footwear collections aligned with brand identity and market trends. Research materials for functionality and sustainability, present designs to stakeholders, mentor junior designers, and travel to Asia quarterly for product development.
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Dec 2021 — Sep 2023
Marketing Segment Manager
NFW (Natural Fiber Welding) — Peoria, IL
Developed marketing strategy for the MIRUM® business unit at a leading sustainable materials start-up: market analysis, campaigns and product launches, creative feedback on customer content and landing pages, and designing and managing MIRUM® trade shows and events in Europe.
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Jul 2018 — Dec 2021
Senior Designer
Nautica Men's · E.S. Originals — New York, NY
Led footwear collections aligned with brand identity and market trends, created detailed sketches and prototypes, and researched trends through quarterly domestic and international travel.
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Feb 2017 — Jul 2018
Associate Designer
ED by Ellen · Camuto Group — New York, NY
Developed seasonal collections with senior designers: sketches, CAD models, trend research, presentation materials for design reviews and fit sessions, and quarterly trips to Asia to deliver sales samples for trade shows.
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Feb 2016 — Feb 2017
Assistant Designer
Louise et Cie · Camuto Group — New York, NY
Supported the design team on women's footwear collections.
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Jul 2014 — Jul 2017
Co-Founder / Designer
Quagga — Philadelphia, PA
Co-founded a sustainable wallet brand: product design and development, marketing, supplier and manufacturer relationships, and financial planning. Launched on Kickstarter, raising over $10k.
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Jul 2013 — Jul 2014
Footwear Design Apprentice
Reebok — Boston, MA
Assisted senior designers on footwear concepts and prototypes, with market research, sketches and CAD designs.
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2010 — 2013
BFA, Industrial Design
Kendall College of Art and Design — Grand Rapids, MI
Skills
What I bring from idea to shelf.
Creative, technical and commercial, so products are designed to sell as well as to be made.
Development
Specs and follow-up that get the right sample, faster.
- Tech packs & outsole development
- Upper corrections & sample review
- Vendor & factory collaboration in Asia
- Designing to target price
- Cross-functional teamwork
Brand & marketing
From launching my own brands to marketing sustainable materials.
- Product promotion & market analysis
- Brand building & identity
- Client relationship management
- Sales presentations
- Kickstarter launches
Tools
Photoshop · Illustrator · InDesign · Vizcom · NewArc.ai · Autodesk Revit 3D · Microsoft Office
Get in touch
Hiring a footwear designer? Let's talk.
I'm open to full-time roles and freelance projects. Send a note and I'll get back to you quickly.