Designer

Steve Madden • New York, NY

2h

About The Position

General Summary: This position is responsible for developing a product line
representative of the brand.

Major Responsibilities:

Study markets, shop retail, and interact with consumer to establish trends.
Source and choose materials (leather, fabric, ornamentation) for samples.
Present sample as envisioned.
Attend trade-shows
Special projects as needed
Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Job Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face-to-face and
in group settings
Decisions are guided by precedent and interpretation of applicable laws, etc.
and have impact on others and the organization
Work responsibilities frequently concern confidential and/or sensitive
information requiring the use of discretion at all times
Job duties are widely diverse, and frequently require conceptualizing,
planning and implementing
Strong follow-up and completion skills
Under limited supervision, anticipates and solves problems for self and other
lower level employees
Has limited supervisory responsibilities for small groups of usually skilled
employees

Requirements

• Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face-to-face and in group settings
• Decisions are guided by precedent and interpretation of applicable laws, etc. and have impact on others and the organization
• Work responsibilities frequently concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion at all times
• Job duties are widely diverse, and frequently require conceptualizing, planning and implementing
• Strong follow-up and completion skills
• Under limited supervision, anticipates and solves problems for self and other lower level employees
• Has limited supervisory responsibilities for small groups of usually skilled employees
• College degree in the arts preferred
• 3-5 years experience in fashion related industry
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and CAD preferred
• Knowledge of target market

Responsibilities

• Study markets, shop retail, and interact with consumer to establish trends.
• Source and choose materials (leather, fabric, ornamentation) for samples.
• Present sample as envisioned.
• Attend trade-shows
• Special projects as needed
• Other duties may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time