Assistant Designer
Steve Madden•New York, NY
About The Position
The ideal candidate must be creative, organized and follow directions well. They must have a solid understanding of Illustrator, Photoshop, and ability to hand render. This is an excellent opportunity to achieve experience and work in a highly innovative environment within the footwear industry.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Design or related design experience
- 1-2 years of design experience – footwear industry experience preferred
- Hand sketching capability
- Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop software
- Ability to handle workloads and meet timelines
- Team player with strong work ethic and discipline
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Must be motivated and eager to learn in a fast paced industry
- sample size 6 preferable
Responsibilities
- Assisting design management from conceptualization to finished product
- Researching and forecasting fashion, materials and market trends
- Identify new fashion concepts that meet the brand aesthetic
- Sketching, CAD work and help in creating specs
- Contributing to both the development and sampling of new collections
- Aiding in the production process
- Ordering and tracking samples requested
- Understanding and focus on specific customer needs depending on the brand and product category needed
- Maintaining organization of the drive
- Ability to travel both domestic and international
- Special Projects
- Other duties may be assigned.
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Career Level
Entry Level
