Jackie Yermus, designer, women's footwear

What does your typical work day look like?
"I'm a shoe designer. I work with a group of eight people. Day to day, it varies all the time, but our hands are always in multiple seasons. While you're closing Q2, you're starting Q3, and maybe you're confirming Q1B. There's a lot going on everyday."

What's been your favorite project, to date?
"I always love working on Aldo Rise. I usually head those projects. Working with the designers, it's just a nice, fresh experience. Trying to translate these off-the-cuff ideas into commercial, wearable Aldo shoes."

What is currently your favorite Aldo product?
"These aren't in stores yet, but they're my most favorite upcoming item. These are from the Preen collaboration (seen here). They're going to be in stores as of March. These are my loves. They're straight off the runway. As soon as I got the sample, I sent an email to the supplier, 'Can you just send over an extra pair in 37?'"