Open To Work
LAURA R. WILLIAMS
Floral Park,NY
Summary
Design director with extensive experience leading private label design for major retailers. Expertise in client collaboration, project management, technical specifications, sketching and CAD. Developing affordable yet elevated footwear to increase customer reach and diversify assortment offerings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Director
Steve Madden
Long Island City, USA
01.2017 - 02.2026
- Developed design strategies for large-scale retailers, generating multi-million revenue in private label division.
- Facilitated sketch reviews with design team to present seasonal concepts and ideas.
- Collaborated with account executives to drive sales growth and enhance retailer marketability.
- Organized and delivered fashion trend presentations to engage clients and prospects.
- Prepared detailed technical design specifications for prototypes and sales samples.
- Ensured seamless communication between design and overseas product development teams for footwear development.
- Sourced materials and components effectively through international suppliers.
- Traveled regularly to China, fostering relationships with trading companies and factories for quality assurance.
Women's Senior Private Label Designer
Jimlar / Li & Fung
New York, USA
09.2010 - 01.2017
Women's Private Label Designer
Farylrobin Footwear LLC
New York, USA
09.2006 - 09.2010
Intern
Farylrobin Footwear LLC
New York, USA
06.2006 - 09.2006
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, ILWorkshop - Fundamentals of Shoemaking, Components and Materials, Patternmaking and Last Analysis Focus
Arsutoria
New YorkSkills
- Design leadership
- Creative direction
- Footwear development
- Trend analysis
- Brand management
- Technical drawing
- Adobe Suite proficiency
- Material sourcing and print development
- Color theory and pairing
- Project management
- Workflow and time management
- Production support
- Team and client collaboration
- Critical thinking and messaging
- Attention to detail
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$180000/yr - $250000/yrTimeline
Design Director
Steve Madden
01.2017 - 02.2026
Women's Senior Private Label Designer
Jimlar / Li & Fung
09.2010 - 01.2017
Women's Private Label Designer
Farylrobin Footwear LLC
09.2006 - 09.2010
Intern
Farylrobin Footwear LLC
06.2006 - 09.2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fashion Design
Columbia College Chicago
Workshop - Fundamentals of Shoemaking, Components and Materials, Patternmaking and Last Analysis Focus
Arsutoria