Associate Designer, Women's Footwear

General Summary
The 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 businesses. The role 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 other components.

Assist Design Team in sketching, CAD execution and technical ornamentation creation using ADOBE Creative Suite and/or RHINO and GRASSHOPER.

Perform general and basic operations including opening packages and keeping the design room neat and organized to manage the flow of development.

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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