Technical Design Assistant

Steve Madden•New York, NY

1d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Design Assistant is responsible for supporting the Technical Design department throughout the entire pre-production approval process. This position supports the Wholesale Apparel business. The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site.

Requirements

College degree in Technical Design / Pattern Making / Fashion Design
Minimum of 1 year experience in related field
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Illustrator
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Previous related experience in a fast-paced environment.
Good verbal and written communication skills required
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Self-starter with ability to work effectively as a team player

Responsibilities

Prepare samples for fitting by measuring garments
Assist in fittings by taking notes and photos
Schedule fittings and fit times for multiple product categories
Enter new order details into tracking spreadsheets and request samples from the showroom
Communicate with overseas factories
Track and follow up on pending samples
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned