Assistant Designer, Women's Footwear

Tecovas•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Tecovas is looking for an Assistant Designer to support the Women’s Footwear Design team in creating innovative, brand-right footwear. Reporting directly to the Design Director, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to turn seasonal direction, market insights, and trend research into commercial product concepts that reflect the Tecovas brand. This role is required to be based in Austin, TX. Candidates must either be currently located in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, or equivalent design experience.
1+ years of relevant experience in women’s footwear design or designer capacity
Proficiency in creating CADs, technical drawings, and tech packs
Familiarity with PLM systems a plus
Experience in leather goods and an understanding of Western lifestyle or culture
Passionate about product design and craftsmanship - especially leather and footwear.
Detail oriented, organized, and resourceful.
Can manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work on time.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly present your ideas.

Responsibilities

Support the design team in translating seasonal direction and market research into new and relevant concepts.
Assist in developing upper designs, outsoles, trims, and embellishments that align with Tecovas’ brand DNA.
Create detailed sketches, CADs, and tech packs using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and PLM systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all design details are clearly communicated.
Support design team in preparation of all design and prototype reviews; making sure to take accurate notes and help with design updates and sample corrections.
Partner with Product Development to ensure all footwear samples are accurate upon arrival and help make any necessary callouts.
Participate in fittings to ensure integrity of designs while delivering out-of-the box comfort.
Maintain and contribute to a digital asset library with swatches, components, templates, and more.
Organize inspiration, samples, and prototypes to support the design process.
Travel internationally and attend tradeshows and events as needed.