Assistant Designer, Cold Weather & Accessories – NYC

Steve Madden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Steve Madden in New York City is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Senior Designer in executing branded Cold Weather and Fashion Accessories. The role is based in our NYC office and on-site.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and strong organizational and communication skills. Join a dynamic team focused on trend-driven design and collaborative production processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field.
• Minimum of 1 year in related field.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop), Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Designer in the execution of branded Cold Weather and Fashion Accessories.
• Create CADs using Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Manage sample closet and pull samples for customers.
• Communicate with factories and cross-functional teams.
• Learn to create tech packs and measure physical samples.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Brand understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steve Madden in New York City is seeking a Design Assistant to support the Senior Designer in executing branded Cold Weather and Fashion Accessories. The role is based in our NYC office and on-site.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience, proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and strong organizational and communication skills. Join a dynamic team focused on trend-driven design and collaborative production processes.