Associate Designer, Womens Brand

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Job Posting/Description:

Since 1973 Vida Shoes International has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry. We are dedicated to designing producing and marketing quality branded footwear using our expansive international resources. Our wealth of knowledge stems from the diversity of brands and successful products we have produced year after year.

Job Title:Associate Designer Womens Brand

Compensation: $60k-80k

Summary:

Vida Shoes International is looking for an experienced Associate Footwear Associate Designer to help and develop our womens brands.

You will be required to coordinate a development calendar that keeps all parties needs in mind (Product development Sales/ Merchandise Marketing & Brand).

You must be able to work on various brands or collections. All styles need to be made sure there is on-time delivery and development according to critical dates product specification. Collaborate with Merchandising & Marketing to effectively execute on product development goals & partnering with brand-appointed merchandisers the development matrix must meet the proposed adoption rate agreed upon by brand.

You will also create and revise Tech Packs for assigned styles and ensure all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype addition you will participate in fit and construction standards for a category or product group to ensure consistency. You will track and facilitate prototyping for styles; identify and address key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Interpret design intent offer alternative solutions and act as a technical resource

Write product specs and construction standards

Work with development centers & factories to ensure and improve manufacturability

Manage design conceptualization to commercialized finished product

Partner up with brand specific merchandiser

Keep cost target price & duty structures in mind while design and development process thru entirety of design & development cycle

Research and forecast fashion materials and market trends

Sketch CAD work and create specs and tech packs for the manufacturing team overseas

Contribute to both the development and sampling of new collections

Aid in the production process

Order and track samples requested

Understand and focus on specific customer needs depending on the brand and product category

Create and manage seasonal brand line sheets

Setup and maintain CAD approval on web portal for either/both company or licensed assigned brand

Find or create white space opportunities

Exposure to line-building process while working closely with directors and merchandiser

Coach young designer and expose to basic footwear design and development process

Ability to travel up to 20% of the time (domestic and international)

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Design or related design experience 2 to 4 years

Must have a basic understanding of project management and problem-solving concepts

Ability to manage multiple projects and must be a self-starter

Understanding of the product development creation process

Exposure to sample development is key plus materials manufacturing knowledge is essential to this role

Ability to manage multiple projects & must be a self-starter

Must be able to understand how to build product to targeted price

Proficient in Illustrator Photoshop and InDesign software

Hand sketching ability and quick ideation capability

Ability to research market trend information

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and discipline

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook

Must be motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced industry

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening.Vida Shoes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.At this time only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Direct applicants only no third-party staffing inquiries please.

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