Associate Designer

Caleres • New York, NY

9d

About The Position

Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.
Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Associate Designer, Veronica Beard in New York City where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, are eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field preferred
• 2+ years design experience in footwear, fashion, or related industry
• Strong sketching skills on Procreate.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Procreate.
• Tech Pack creation and prototype correction experience
• Logistics and coordination of sample and swatch management.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred specialization in contemporary fashion and dress footwear design.

Responsibilities

• Partnership: Provides support and works closely Senior Designers, Designers and cross-functional partners. Collaborate closely with development teams to build product with innovative materials and consumer function in mind.
• Lead: Support in the design process with thumbnailing, sketching, tech-pack building. Be able to quickly update sketches with hand of VB product. Bring together management’s visions to effectively capture the brand's essence.
• Create: Create spec sheets and tech packs for manufacturing teams.
• Maintain: Maintain knowledge of current and future trends through strong market research skills, and cultural media awareness.

Benefits

• Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities. Sharpen your skills with our Learning Database of 12,000+ courses, LinkedIn Learning, upfront education assistance, and join us for our annual internal learning and networking events
• Benefits that Start Day One. To learn more details about our total rewards including health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com
• Mental Wellness. Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
• Relaxed Dress Code. At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style.
• Site Perks: Monthly bagel breakfasts accompanied by stand-up meetings where we hear updates regarding all the NY brands. Kitchens with coffee, filtered water and seltzer machines. Regular fresh fruit deliveries and a beautiful showroom filled with friendly and helpful staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees