OUR PERKS

BENEFITS ARE MORE THAN JUST A CHECKLIST

They give you peace of mind, help you protect you and your family financially, plus give you a few cool perks you hadn’t thought of before. We’ve got you covered. Benefits eligibility may vary based on where you work and your position. Read on to learn more!

PEACE OF MIND
PEACE OF MIND

Life can be unpredictable, and we’re here to support you wherever it takes you. Designer Brands offers various paid and unpaid leaves of absence, including company-paid short-term disability and life insurance protecting you and your family’s financial security. Additionally, you and your family have free unlimited, confidential 24/7 support available through our Employee Assistance Program to speak with licensed counselors, work/life specialists, legal and financial assistance, and more. At Designer Brands, we offer healthcare plans including medical, prescription, vision and dental.

FIND YOUR FIT
FIND YOUR FIT

We’re committed to celebrating our diversity and leading with an inclusive mindset. Inclusion means we have many voices at the table, with every perspective adding to the dialog. Through this work, we inspire authenticity and empowerment to drive the best experience for our associates, customers, and communities. Associate-driven groups organize around a shared interest or common diversity dimension which foster an inclusive and engaging work environment. We have groups supporting millennials, female leadership, people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, working parents, and more.

A CULTURE OF LEARNING
A CULTURE OF LEARNING

We believe in helping you own your own development and achieve your professional goals. We invest in you through our Learning Team. We offer an ongoing variety of learning & developments courses and learning tracks lead by our global partners.

SAVINGS & FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
SAVINGS & FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

Designer Brands offers a competitive retirement savings plan, and our company match = free money for you! On top of that, we offer financial well-being tools whether you’re trying to pay off debt, plan for the future, or just save for a rainy day.

MORE SAVINGS
MORE SAVINGS

Get in, we’re going shopping. All associates get access to an exclusive network of discounts including cell phones, travel, groceries, gyms, tickets and more. It gets even better than that! Designer Brands associates also save with our friends at American Eagle and Aerie!

UP YOUR SHOE GAME
UP YOUR SHOE GAME

Working here is a shoe lover’s dream. Our associates love The Shoe Co. & DSW’s vast assortment of shoes and accessories just as much as they love working for Designer Brands. As an associate, you and your eligible family members can get a 30% discount off at our stores on regular priced merchandise.

REWARDS & RECOGNITION
REWARDS & RECOGNITION

At Designer Brands Inc, we value accountability and believe it is important to recognize the contributions of others. The Inspire Greatness website is a tool for associates to recognize and be recognized! It allows you to send and receive e-cards, engage with other associates and shop using recognition points.

WORK HARD, PLAY HARD
WORK HARD, PLAY HARD

We are a high-powered team and Designer Brands celebrates and rewards our exceptional associates through recognition & service awards. We offer competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays to our associates because we know that work-life balance is crucial to success and maintaining our unique culture. Depending on your location, even more great perks await!

JOIN OUR TEAM AND STEP
INTO A CAREER YOU’LL LOVE.

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Already an Associate? You must be endorsed by your immediate Supervisor.
Submit your application via email directly to your Manager or District Manager with your request for endorsement.