Design Assistant, Sweaters

Key Responsibilities

• Create technical sweater sketches and CADs in Adobe Illustrator
• Build tech packs in Microsoft Excel including preliminary specs, yarn, stitches and relevant construction details
• Communicate with factories and other internal teams on product development, technical design, and sourcing throughout the product life-cycle
• Provide design comments on lab dips and samples to factories, as needed
• Check in new samples and maintain organized sample library
• Research current trends, silhouettes, and stitches, including shopping or attending trade shows

Specific Job Skills

• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1-4 years' experience in Sweaters with knowledge about construction, yarns, stitches and gauge
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Pay

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $26-29/hour. 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.

Benefits

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.