Erin Kelly

Erin Kelly is an accomplished footwear designer currently serving as the Western Chief Men and Staheekum Universal Footwear Designer at Washington Shoe Company since February 2019, focusing on product line direction and visual storytelling. Erin has a diverse background in costume and footwear design, having worked as a Costume Designer at Costume Core and held various positions including Freelance CAD and Footwear Designer at The Gina Group and Sales and Styling at DNA Footwear. Previous experience includes roles in footwear design and product development at ES Originals, as well as an internship in footwear design at Pour la Victoire. Erin began a career in fashion as an Accessories Design intern at Marc Jacobs and has experience as a sales associate and fit model. Holding a BFA in Accessories Design and Fabrication from the Fashion Institute of Technology, Erin combines design expertise with a strong marketing narrative in product development.