Footwear- Design Assistant

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 50 - 65

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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: Design Assistant

Compensation: $50-65 an hour

Key Job Responsibilities:

Assist the design team from conceptualization to finished product

Research and forecast fashion materials and market trends

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

Contribute to both the development and sampling of new collections

Aid in the production process and confirmation sample process

Order and track samples requested

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

Create and manage seasonal brand line sheets

Organize CAD and sketch requests by account for follow ups

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Design or related design experience

Proficient in Illustrator Photoshop - InDesign software a plus

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

Understand the variations of constructions and development methods

Keep cost to target price points on brand

Having a basic understanding of duty structure

Understand the fitting process in womens shoes

Exposure to research & competitive shopping

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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Required Experience:

Junior IC

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 dive...