Design Leadership Profile
I’m a footwear design leader with over a decade of experience shaping women’s, kids’, action sports and outdoor product through clear creative direction, cross-functional collaboration, and cultural insight. My work focuses on aligning design vision with brand strategy—elevating product through storytelling, materials, and execution at scale.
I believe the strongest design comes from trust, collaboration, and the willingness to challenge the expected.


Creative vision. Collaborative teams. Bold product.
Footwear Design Highlights
This body of work spans licensed, collaborative, and core franchise footwear across women’s, kids’, and action sports categories, including Star Wars: The Mandalorian for DC Shoes, custom Lynx Zero designs for athlete Brook Khoury, and FTP x DC Shoes collaborative projects. Featured styles such as the Court Graffik SE, Manteca 4 Boot, and Chelsea Platform reflect a balance of brand heritage and modern expression, while long-term leadership on Michael Michael Kors Kids, Katy Perry Collections Kids, and Tretorn Kids demonstrates scale, consistency, and storytelling across multiple seasons. Together, these projects highlight footwear developed in close partnership with athletes, licensors, and cross-functional teams—bringing culturally relevant concepts from idea to market with clarity and intention.
CATHERINE HERNANDEZ