Michael C. Wyshak
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
A multidisciplinary footwear and interior designer with extensive experience in lifestyle-driven product and built environments. Proficient in 3D digital design platforms and creative direction, with a strong foundation in both technical development and conceptual storytelling. Skilled in leading design teams, sourcing materials, and delivering showroom-ready solutions across fashion and interiors.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
MCWDESIGNINC
01.2011 - Current
- Developed aesthetic branding concepts and led footwear prototypes creations for DVF, UGG, Polo Ralph Lauren , M.Gemi, Lucchese, Rachel Zoe, H.H. Brown and more.
Adjunct Instructor Shoe Design 1
School of Fashion Design
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Developed and taught Shoe Design I. Created syllabus and taught students the complete footwear design process, from concept to presenting a final collection
Design Consultant
Camuto Group
2009 - 01.2011
- Designed private label footwear for ( Classique's Entire, Antonio Melani and Halogen). Oversaw design and development through to production. Presented collection to buyers of Dillard's and Nordstrom. extensive factory development in China and Brazil.
Design Director
MMK Footwear · Michael Kors
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Created MMK design language and directed design of seasonal footwear designs from concept through development. Partnered with accessories to design into seasonal thematic MMK concept riggings. Extensive travel to China and Brazil for prototype development. Directed junior designer, freelancers and interns.
Senior Women's Designer
Cole Haan
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Modernized the Women's collection. Responsible for the design and development. Forecasted seasonal trends. Managed factory development in China and Brazil.
Designer
Lauren Footwear · Ralph Lauren
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Recruited to design and launch Lauren footwear collection across global markets. Presented conceptual designs to SVP's of accessories at Polo and Reebok . Extensive travel to trade shows in Europe and Asia. Drove factory development in Brazil ,Spain and Italy
Designer
KEDS
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Led and designed collabs with Michael Kors, Cynthia Rowley, Todd Oldham.
Designer
Nine West Group
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Designed collections, forecasted materials and trend direction and partnered with global factories through extensive travel.
Sales Associate
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Refined knowledge of fit, form, and retail behavior of consumers
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY12-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05-1991
Continuing Education -
Parsons, SMFA Boston, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Art Students League
New York, NYSkills
- 3D design and modeling skills
- Proficient in Rhino
- Experienced in Revit modeling
- Experienced in AutoCAD design
- Experienced with Adobe Creative Suite tools
- Strategic design planning
- Built Environments
- Footwear Design
- Market trend analysis
- FF&E procurement and coordination
- Creative design solutions
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor Shoe Design 1
School of Fashion Design
01.2018 - 05.2018
Creative Director
MCWDESIGNINC
01.2011 - Current
Design Director
MMK Footwear · Michael Kors
01.2007 - 01.2009
Senior Women's Designer
Cole Haan
01.2000 - 01.2006
Designer
Lauren Footwear · Ralph Lauren
01.1998 - 01.2000
Designer
KEDS
01.1996 - 01.1998
Designer
Nine West Group
01.1993 - 01.1996
Sales Associate
Saks Fifth Avenue
01.1991 - 01.1993
Design Consultant
Camuto Group
2009 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Accessories Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
Continuing Education -
Parsons, SMFA Boston, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Art Students League
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