Product Development Assistant - Morgan Hill, CA

Shoe Palace

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Shoe Palace is seeking a Production Design Assistant who thrives in a rapidly changing environment and is extremely organized and a fabulous multi-tasker. This role is ideal for someone looking for a solid start in production and design, who is stylish, energetic, collaborative, results-driven, eager to learn, patient, and bold enough to take initiative. The assistant will be able to do any task, physical or creative, and will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Arts, Business Admin, or equivalent work experience preferred.
Work experience in fashion retail or production is a plus.
Knowledge of Adobe Suites: Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign is strongly preferred.
Great communication skills, organization, and highly motivated individuals will excel in this position.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in design with excellent technical knowledge
Previous work experience in the apparel industry
Knowledge of trending athletic shoe industry

Responsibilities

Assist designer in creating original concepts that encompass style, color, and print to ensure customer focused offerings that meet fashion and quality requirements are consistent with the brand profile.
Provide an ongoing array of relevant design options that ensure brand integrity by researching and recommending trims, styles, prints, stitching, colors, etc.
Support the Design team by maintaining sample checklists, sketch boards, shared electronic files, tech packs, graphic designs, etc.
Organize and update design folders with relevant line sheets, orders, and invoices.
Create and update line sheets with the latest information.
Source fabrics and trims from vendors.
Sort and label all fabrics and trims.
Compile a shared drive of inspiration and trends for upcoming projects.
Assist in fitting garments and making adjustments.
Support in tech pack and spec sheet creation.
Manage small projects with vendors/ manufacturers.
Opportunities to design apparel and footwear will be presented to assistants based on skill.