Associate Designer, Women's Footwear
Steve Madden, New York, NY, United States
General Summary
Associate Designer, Women's Footwear
is responsible for assisting the Design Team in the creation of product for both the Steve Madden Women’s Retail and Wholesale Divisions. This position supports the Wholesale and Retail business.
The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our LIC office and requires working on-site five days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Design Team in Trend Forecasting by organizing Digital Trend Files and updating Physical Trend Boards with color swatches, leather & material swatches and ornamentation
Follow up with overseas teams on the development of prototypes, market samples and as well as aforementioned components
Assist Design Team in sketching, CAD execution and technical ornamentation creation using ADOBE Creative Suite and/or RHINO and GRASSHOPER
General and basic operations including opening packages and keeping design room neat and organized to manage flow of development
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Specific Job Skills Essential duties include
Ability to travel as required
Highly organized, detail-oriented and time management skills essential
Strong follow-up and completion skills
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent experience
2 years of women's footwear design experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of RHINO or GRASSHOPER is a plus
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong and clear communication skills required with internal teams as well as overseas partners
Excellent time management skills required with the ability to multi-task and to expedite concepts rapidly while remaining detail oriented in a fast-paced environment
Strong follow up and completion skills required
Flexibility to travel domestically and Internationally
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70K-$75K. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
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is responsible for assisting the Design Team in the creation of product for both the Steve Madden Women’s Retail and Wholesale Divisions. This position supports the Wholesale and Retail business.
The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our LIC office and requires working on-site five days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Design Team in Trend Forecasting by organizing Digital Trend Files and updating Physical Trend Boards with color swatches, leather & material swatches and ornamentation
Follow up with overseas teams on the development of prototypes, market samples and as well as aforementioned components
Assist Design Team in sketching, CAD execution and technical ornamentation creation using ADOBE Creative Suite and/or RHINO and GRASSHOPER
General and basic operations including opening packages and keeping design room neat and organized to manage flow of development
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Specific Job Skills Essential duties include
Ability to travel as required
Highly organized, detail-oriented and time management skills essential
Strong follow-up and completion skills
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Design or equivalent experience
2 years of women's footwear design experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Office, and Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of RHINO or GRASSHOPER is a plus
Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Strong and clear communication skills required with internal teams as well as overseas partners
Excellent time management skills required with the ability to multi-task and to expedite concepts rapidly while remaining detail oriented in a fast-paced environment
Strong follow up and completion skills required
Flexibility to travel domestically and Internationally
The expected base salary for this position ranges from $70K-$75K. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.
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