Assistant Designer, Women's & Kids Footwear
About The Position
American Exchange Group is seeking an Assistant Footwear Designer to support the design and development of women’s and kids’ footwear. The position is fully onsite at the company’s New York City headquarters in the Garment District. The designer takes direction from the Design Director while contributing their own voice and vision, and collaborates with the China team, clients, factories, and internal groups. The role requires a detail-oriented, organized, self-motivated team player who can work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and is eager to learn and take on new challenges. Other related duties may be assigned at the manager’s discretion.
Requirements
- Degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Accessories Design, or a similar field.
- Highly skilled in Photoshop and proficient in Illustrator.
- Ability to research market trend information.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Organized, dedicated, and process-driven team player with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize workload, and execute projects quickly and under budget while meeting tight deadlines.
- High energy level and passion for the work and the overall business.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with the China team, clients, and factories.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Adobe InDesign.
- Basic knowledge of footwear construction.
Responsibilities
- Expand on direction and inspiration from the Design Director while contributing an independent design voice and vision.
- Analyze trend and market research and apply findings to innovative, brand-appropriate designs.
- Create designs through hand sketches and CADs.
- Research and develop color palettes for each collection.
- Assist with sourcing materials, managing design libraries, and preparing samples.
- Create linesheets and miniwalls for each collection.
- Manage sample check-in and work with appropriate groups to resolve sample-related issues.
- Participate in seasonal trend and sketch presentations and take detailed notes on edits.
- Create tech packs that include specifications, technical information, and sample/prototype design comments.
- Review development samples promptly and update tech packs to reflect agreed-upon changes and modifications.
- Manage time effectively and multitask while adapting quickly and meeting deadlines.
- Perform other related job functions as directed by the manager.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Half-day Fridays with shortened hours during summer and winter seasons.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Tax-free commuter benefits.
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
