Footwear Assistant Designer

ALO•Beverly Hills, CA

3d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly creative and detail-oriented Assistant Footwear Designer to join our passionate design team. In this role, you will support the footwear design process from concept through development, contributing to innovative, forward-thinking product across seasons. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, can successfully multi-task, and brings a positive, collaborative attitude to the team.

Requirements

BA degree in Footwear Design, Fashion Design, Industrial Design, or related field preferred
0–2 years of industry experience in footwear or fashion design
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Strong CAD skills with a focus on footwear
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Knowledge of footwear materials including leathers, textiles, synthetics, rubbers, and trims
Understanding of footwear construction, tooling, and manufacturing processes preferred

Nice To Haves

3D modeling and CLO experience a plus, but not required
Knowledge of hard goods a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Support the Senior Design Director on daily tasks throughout the footwear design process, including but not limited to:
Ideation & Research – Conduct deep-dive trend research, competitive analysis, and in-person market research related to footwear, materials, silhouettes, and construction
Sketching & CAD – Create and update footwear sketches and CADs throughout the development process, including uppers, outsoles, tooling, and color updates
Development – Assist in launching, developing, and tracking footwear styles, materials, trims, hardware, outsoles, and colorways
PLM / BOM – Accurately complete and maintain PLM entries and Bills of Materials for all footwear styles
Fittings & Wear Tests – Participate in fittings, wear tests, and proto reviews; document feedback and follow up on design revisions
Meetings – Document and take detailed notes during cross-functional weekly meetings and milestone reviews
Sample Management – Organize and track inspiration samples, vendor samples, protos, SMS, and production samples
Material Organization – Create and organize seasonal material, trim, and outsole binders
Line Planning – Build and maintain the Senior Designer’s seasonal line plan / 1-pagers
Prototype Reviews – Assist weekly proto reviews by gathering, labeling, and prepping samples
Concept Boards – Assist in creating seasonal concept boards for presentations and milestone meetings
Calendar Management – Adhere to design calendars, deadlines, and timelines, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and on time
Product Knowledge – Maintain strong knowledge of all footwear styles to support line editing and design refinement
Merchandising Support – Support merchandising tasks including proto reviews, style outs, and line edits
Studio Support – Assist with styling, organizing, setting up, and breaking down design spaces
Cross-Functional Collaboration – Collaborate with other design assistants and cross-functional partners company-wide
Operations Support – Check in with Design Operations Manager to support additional needs as required
Leadership Support – Support the VP of Design with daily tasks including shipping, document prep, layouts, inspiration assets, and special projects
Communication – Communicate clearly and effectively with design leadership and cross-functional teams
Driving Capability – Driving ability is a plus for errands related to samples, inspiration pulls, and special projects