Assistant Designer, Men's & Boys Footwear

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from Design Team and expands on direction/inspiration.
• Takes trend and market research and works innovative designs into brand appropriate styles.
• Creates viable/appropriate designs through CADs.
• In-charge of sample check in as well as working with the appropriate groups to resolve any issues pertaining to samples.
• Uses Illustrator/Photoshop to create artwork for development.
• Participates in seasonal trend presentation using Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign with the Design Team.
• Prepare presentation decks and present design ideas to leadership and customers.
• Prepare development packages for the Footwear Collection.
• Aid in sourcing materials, managing design libraries, and preparing samples.
• Effectively manage time and ability to multi-task.
• Use Adobe InDesign to create artwork for development.
• Use Adobe Illustrator to create artwork for development.
• Use Adobe Photoshop to create artwork for development.
• Use Microsoft Office to prepare development packages for the Footwear Collection.
• Manage time and ability to multi-task.
• Create tech packs including specs, technical information and sample/proto design comments.
• Quickly adapt, meet deadlines and work in a high paced environment.
• Be self-motivated with ability to work in fast-paced environment, prioritize workload successfully and execute projects with fast-turnaround, under budget, ahead of tight deadlines.
• Have a high energy level and a passion for your work and the overall business.
• Show a demonstrated ability and willingness to be flexible for business needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Footwear Design, Industrial Design, Accessories Design, or similar.
• Highly skilled in PhotoShop and proficient in Illustrator.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign preferred.
• Knowledge of market trend information.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Organized, dedicated and process-driven team player with heavy attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in fast-paced environment, prioritize workload successfully and execute projects with fast-turnaround, under budget, ahead of tight deadlines.
• High energy level and a passion for your work and the overall business.
• Show a demonstrated ability and willingness to be flexible for business needs.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Tax-free commuter benefits.
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts.

Pay

The anticipated base salary is $67k-$70k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.