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ASSISTANT DESIGNER at Fortune Footwear New York, NY

Itlearn360, New York, NY, United States


ASSISTANT DESIGNER job at Fortune Footwear . New York, NY.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Assist Design Team.

Shop for inspirational designs and competitive landscape each season.

Pull swipes/samples to assist in line development.

Help develop and organize colors & materials for the season.

Sketch (hand sketch & illustrator).

Help build line from conceptual sketches to final approved prototypes.

Communicate daily with overseas offices regarding the status of the product and approvals.

Follow a time & action calendar.

Complete techpacks.

Create development tracking charts and upload styles to shared drives.

Help create and execute a competitive product line that supports the brands’ strategic objectives, quality components, and trend concepts.

Qualifications:

College degree in Design preferred.

1-3 Design internships in the shoe industry preferred.

Must be able to sketch technical footwear drawings.

Illustrator and Photoshop required.

Knowledge of development process and working with overseas factories and customers preferred.

Effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay strong attention to detail, and work within a team environment.

Technically competent with software programs, Excel/Outlook.

Ability to prioritize/execute in a highly fluid environment.Good written/oral communication skills.

Good interpersonal and listening skills.

Knowledge of synthetic materials and leathers.

Ability to do design forecasting and research.

Highly organized.

Salary commensurate with experience.

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