ASSOCIATE DESIGNER - HANDBAGS
Job Description
STEVE MADDEN
ASSOCIATE HANDBAG DESIGNER
Full job description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create cads based on approved design concepts
- Build technical packages including sketches, measurements, details, color and material placement for factory proto sample making
- Prepare cad boards for design presentations
- Understanding of entire design and product development process
- Owning and updating changes made at any sample review stage
- Participating in design and proto reviews with the Design Team and Product Development team
- Paying attention to detail while working in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational, time management, and proactive work ethic
- Skills to multitask and manage competing calendar deadlines
- Work closely & communicate with cross functionally with Product Development
- Organize seasonal materials/binders/files
- Update specs in prep for pre-production process
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Must be resourceful & self motivated
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of design experience
- High proficiency in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop and Microsoft Office
- Strong Illustrator sketching & technical spec’ing experience
- Understanding of material viability and construction
- Knowledge of handbag and small leather goods construction required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Must provide digital portfolio of work
Salary Range: The pay range of this position is $70k - $80k. Actual salary will be determined based off candidate’s skill sets, years of experience, and other job-related factors. This range does not include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, 401K, and additional company benefits