Footwear Design Assistant

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and creative Design Assistant to join our dynamic design team. The Design Assistant will provide valuable support to senior designers in the conceptualization, development, and execution of design projects across various mediums. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for design who are looking to gain hands-on experience and contribute to innovative and impactful creative initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Aid senior designers in creating and refining design concepts for print, digital, and multimedia projects.
• Collaborate closely with the design team to produce visual assets, layouts, and mock-ups that align with project objectives and brand guidelines.
• Conduct research on design trends, industry best practices, and competitor analyses to inform design decisions and creative solutions.
• Organize and maintain digital files, folders, and project assets to ensure accessibility, version control, and efficient workflow.
• Absorb and apply design techniques, principles, and software functionalities under the guidance of senior designers.
• Implement revisions and refinements to design work based on feedback from senior designers and project leads.

Requirements

• Course completion in Footwear 101: Parts of a shoe.
• Experience in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is advantageous.
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate collaboratively within a team and across departments.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, design trends, and industry developments.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a course completion in Footwear 101: Parts of a shoe.
• Experience in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) is advantageous.
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate collaboratively within a team and across departments.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, design trends, and industry developments.

Skills

• Proficiency in design software tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• A keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies, design trends, and industry developments.

Benefits

• GUP Perks: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan & access to employee recognition programs.
• Paid vacation, holidays, Eternal Summer Fridays, birthdays off & more!
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.