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 role takes direction from the Design Director while contributing an independent design voice and vision. It is fully onsite at the company’s NYC headquarters in the Garment District. The position involves researching trends and markets, developing brand-appropriate designs and color palettes, creating hand sketches and CADs, supporting material sourcing and sample processes, and preparing collection line sheets and miniwalls. The assistant designer also creates and maintains tech packs, reviews development samples, communicates edits and modifications, and collaborates with the China team, clients, and factories. The role requires organization, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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, able to prioritize workload, work in a fast-paced environment, and execute projects quickly while meeting tight deadlines and budget expectations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- High energy level and passion for the work and the overall business.
- Desire to learn, acquire new skills, and take on new challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Adobe InDesign.
- Basic knowledge of footwear construction.
Responsibilities
- Take direction from the Design Director and develop design concepts while contributing an independent voice and vision.
- Analyze trend and market research and incorporate findings into 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 line sheets 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 with specifications, technical information, and sample/prototype design comments.
- Review development samples promptly and update tech packs to reflect agreed-upon changes and modifications.
- Collaborate with the China team, clients, and factories.
- Manage time, multitask, adapt quickly, meet deadlines, and take on related duties 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.
- 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
